Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Volkswagen Jetta

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

Side view
  • Length183.1 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.7 in
  • Curb weight2,840 lb – 2,885 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in shorter (183.1 in vs 185.1 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 67 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,929 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 67 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,929 lb)
  3. Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.8 in)
  4. Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in shorter (183.1 in vs 185.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 2.0 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 1.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length183.1 in185.1 in2.0 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in0.9 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in0.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in0.6 in
Ground clearance6.7 in5.6 in1.1 in
Curb weight2,863 lb2,929 lb67 lb

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