Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length182.6 in – 183.1 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,800 lb – 2,875 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in shorter (182.8 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 145 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 2,983 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 145 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 2,983 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in shorter (182.8 in vs 182.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 182.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,838 lb | 2,983 lb | 145 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.6 in – 183.1 in).
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