Volkswagen Jetta vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Buick Regal
- Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
- Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Buick Regal width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 7.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.3 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 733 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,791 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 733 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,791 lb)
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 7.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 190.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 107.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 3.1 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Regal — Buick Regal has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 190.2 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 73.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 58.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 107.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 3,791 lb | 733 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.2 in – 183.3 in).
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