Volkswagen Jetta vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2017 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Buick Regal
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 2,965 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Buick Regal width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.1 in shorter (185.1 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.8 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 861 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,791 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 861 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,791 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.1 in shorter (185.1 in vs 190.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 190.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 73.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 58.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 107.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,930 lb | 3,791 lb | 861 lb |
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