Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A4

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.3 in
  • Height57.4 in – 59.2 in
  • Wheelbase101.5 in
  • Curb weight3,228 lb – 3,285 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Audi A4 width70.0 in – 71.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.8 in shorter (179.3 in vs 183.1 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.0 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 107.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 552 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,809 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 552 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,809 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 107.4 in)
  3. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.4 in)
  4. Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.8 in shorter (179.3 in vs 183.1 in)
  5. Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi A4
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaAudi A4Difference
Length179.3 in183.1 in3.8 in
Width70.1 in71.0 in0.9 in
Height58.3 in56.4 in1.9 in
Wheelbase101.5 in107.4 in5.9 in
Curb weight3,257 lb3,809 lb552 lb

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