Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length164.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,771 lb – 2,972 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in – 69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.9 in shorter (164.9 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 100.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 191 lb heavier (2,872 lb vs 3,063 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 191 lb heavier (2,872 lb vs 3,063 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.9 in shorter (164.9 in vs 175.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 100.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.9 in | 175.8 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 68.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 100.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,872 lb | 3,063 lb | 191 lb |
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