Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length178.3 in
- Height58.1 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,670 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in – 69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.5 in shorter (178.3 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.9 in narrower (66.9 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 463 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 3,063 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 463 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 3,063 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.9 in narrower (66.9 in vs 68.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.5 in shorter (178.3 in vs 175.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 175.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 68.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 100.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,600 lb | 3,063 lb | 463 lb |
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