Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Acura ILX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length185.1 in
  • Height57.4 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance5.6 in
  • Curb weight2,895 lb – 2,965 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.8 in
  • Acura ILX width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 2.9 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.2 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 0.2 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.6 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura ILX is 192 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,122 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura ILX is 192 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,122 lb)
  2. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.6 in)
  3. Length: Acura ILX is 2.9 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 105.1 in)
  5. Width: Acura ILX is 0.2 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Acura ILX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaAcura ILXDifference
Length185.1 in182.2 in2.9 in
Width70.8 in70.6 in0.2 in
Height57.4 in55.6 in1.8 in
Wheelbase105.7 in105.1 in0.6 in
Ground clearance5.6 in——
Curb weight2,930 lb3,122 lb192 lb

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