Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A4
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Audi A4 width69.8 in – 70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in taller (57.4 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 496 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,754 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 496 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,754 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in taller (57.4 in vs 56.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 180.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 56.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,258 lb | 3,754 lb | 496 lb |
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