Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A4
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,161 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Audi A4 width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.9 in shorter (182.2 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 110.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 589 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 3,572 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 589 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 3,572 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 110.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.9 in shorter (182.2 in vs 185.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 185.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 110.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lb | 3,572 lb | 589 lb |
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