Volkswagen Jetta vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Acura TSX
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,179 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Acura TSX width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 10.4 in shorter (172.9 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 193 lb heavier (3,037 lb vs 3,230 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 193 lb heavier (3,037 lb vs 3,230 lb)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 10.4 in shorter (172.9 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Acura TSX
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Acura TSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 183.3 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 105.1 in | 6.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,037 lb | 3,230 lb | 193 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.6 in).
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