Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Volkswagen Jetta

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,877 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.3 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 432 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 3,232 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 432 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 3,232 lb)
  2. Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.1 in)
  3. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.5 in)
  5. Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length178.7 in179.3 in0.6 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in0.8 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in0.6 in
Wheelbase102.4 in101.5 in0.9 in
Curb weight2,800 lb3,232 lb432 lb

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