Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length178.3 in
- Height57.5 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,502 lb – 2,524 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.4 in shorter (178.3 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.4 in narrower (66.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 524 lb heavier (2,513 lb vs 3,037 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 524 lb heavier (2,513 lb vs 3,037 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 98.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.4 in shorter (178.3 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.4 in narrower (66.9 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 172.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 68.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 98.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,513 lb | 3,037 lb | 524 lb |
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