Volkswagen Jetta vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Acura ILX
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 1.7 in shorter (180.8 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.6 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 100 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,944 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.6 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 100 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,944 lb)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Acura ILX is 1.7 in shorter (180.8 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 179.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 55.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 105.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 2,944 lb | 100 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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