Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Acura TSX

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

Side view
  • Length179.3 in
  • Height57.4 in – 59.2 in
  • Wheelbase101.5 in
  • Curb weight3,228 lb – 3,285 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Acura TSX width72.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.9 in shorter (179.3 in vs 186.2 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.5 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TSX is 144 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,400 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura TSX is 144 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,400 lb)
  3. Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.9 in shorter (179.3 in vs 186.2 in)
  4. Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.5 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Acura TSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaAcura TSXDifference
Length179.3 in186.2 in6.9 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in2.4 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in1.6 in
Wheelbase101.5 in106.6 in5.1 in
Ground clearance—5.9 in—
Curb weight3,257 lb3,400 lb144 lb

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