Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A4
- Length172.3 in – 173.4 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.9 in
- Wheelbase97.4 in – 98.9 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 3,019 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.3 in
- Audi A4 width68.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.5 in shorter (172.9 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (67.5 in vs 68.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 102.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 401 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 3,241 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 401 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 3,241 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 102.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.5 in shorter (172.9 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (67.5 in vs 68.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 177.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 68.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 102.8 in | 4.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,840 lb | 3,241 lb | 401 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.4 in).
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