Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A4
- Length172.3 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,884 lb – 3,106 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Audi A4 width68.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.0 in shorter (172.3 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 102.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 251 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 3,246 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 251 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 3,246 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 102.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.0 in shorter (172.3 in vs 177.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.3 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 177.3 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 68.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 102.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,995 lb | 3,246 lb | 251 lb |
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