Volkswagen Jetta vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Buick Regal
- Length172.3 in – 173.4 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.9 in
- Wheelbase97.4 in – 98.9 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 3,019 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.3 in
- Buick Regal width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 23.3 in shorter (172.9 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.2 in narrower (67.5 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 109.0 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 651 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 3,491 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 651 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 3,491 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 23.3 in shorter (172.9 in vs 196.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 109.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.2 in narrower (67.5 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 23.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 5.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 196.2 in | 23.3 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 72.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 109.0 in | 10.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,840 lb | 3,491 lb | 651 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.4 in).
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