Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length167.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,080 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 14.7 in shorter (167.5 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 9 lb heavier (2,991 lb vs 2,999 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 14.7 in shorter (167.5 in vs 182.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 9 lb heavier (2,991 lb vs 2,999 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 14.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 182.2 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 104.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,991 lb | 2,999 lb | 9 lb |
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