Volkswagen Jetta vs Chrysler Sebring Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Chrysler Sebring

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

Side view
  • Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
  • Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,892 lb – 3,274 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Chrysler Sebring width69.4 in – 70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 19.3 in shorter (172.9 in vs 192.2 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chrysler Sebring has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 105.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Chrysler Sebring is 222 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,305 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 19.3 in shorter (172.9 in vs 192.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Chrysler Sebring is 222 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,305 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Chrysler Sebring has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 105.8 in)
  4. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.5 in)
  5. Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen JettaVolkswagen Jetta is shorter by 19.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Chrysler Sebring
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen JettaVolkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen JettaBased on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaChrysler SebringDifference
Length172.9 in192.2 in19.3 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in1.7 in
Height57.6 in54.5 in3.1 in
Wheelbase98.9 in105.8 in6.9 in
Curb weight3,083 lb3,305 lb222 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.6 in).

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