Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A4
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,892 lb – 3,274 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Audi A4 width69.5 in – 70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.6 in shorter (172.9 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 450 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,533 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 450 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,533 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 104.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.6 in shorter (172.9 in vs 179.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 179.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 104.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 3,533 lb | 450 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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