Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A4
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.5 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,160 lb – 3,308 lb
- Width69.3 in – 70.1 in
- Audi A4 width69.8 in – 70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in narrower (69.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 492 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,726 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 492 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,726 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in narrower (69.7 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 180.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 55.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,234 lb | 3,726 lb | 492 lb |
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