Volkswagen Jetta vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Acura TSX
- Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
- Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Acura TSX width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.6 in shorter (182.8 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (70.0 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Acura TSX is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 522 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,580 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 522 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,580 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (70.0 in vs 72.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.6 in shorter (182.8 in vs 187.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.5 in)
- Height: Acura TSX is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 4.6 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
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Acura TSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 187.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 72.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 3,580 lb | 522 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.2 in – 183.3 in).
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