Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,945 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 18.9 in shorter (167.6 in vs 186.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 43 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 18.9 in shorter (167.6 in vs 186.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 43 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 2,988 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 18.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 186.5 in | 18.9 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 105.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lb | 2,988 lb | 43 lb |
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