Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Acura ILX

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

Side view
  • Length186.5 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance5.5 in
  • Curb weight2,915 lb – 3,060 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.8 in
  • Acura ILX width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 4.3 in shorter (186.5 in vs 182.2 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 0.2 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.6 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura ILX is 134 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 3,122 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.4 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura ILX is 134 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 3,122 lb)
  3. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.6 in)
  4. Length: Acura ILX is 4.3 in shorter (186.5 in vs 182.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 105.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 4.3 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
  • More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 1.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaAcura ILXDifference
Length186.5 in182.2 in4.3 in
Width70.8 in70.6 in0.2 in
Height57.7 in55.6 in2.1 in
Wheelbase105.7 in105.1 in0.6 in
Ground clearance5.5 in4.4 in1.1 in
Curb weight2,988 lb3,122 lb134 lb

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