Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Volkswagen Jetta

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

Side view
  • Length182.6 in – 183.1 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.5 in – 6.0 in
  • Curb weight2,800 lb – 2,875 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.7 in shorter (182.8 in vs 186.5 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 150 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 2,988 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 150 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 2,988 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.5 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.7 in shorter (182.8 in vs 186.5 in)
  4. Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.8 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length182.8 in186.5 in3.7 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in0.9 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in0.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in0.6 in
Ground clearance5.8 in5.5 in0.3 in
Curb weight2,838 lb2,988 lb150 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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