Volkswagen Jetta vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Acura ILX
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,836 lb – 3,162 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 3.1 in shorter (182.2 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 33 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 2,967 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 55.6 in)
- Length: Acura ILX is 3.1 in shorter (182.2 in vs 179.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 33 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 2,967 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceAcura ILX — Acura ILX has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 179.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 55.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 105.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 6.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | 2,967 lb | 33 lb |
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