Volkswagen Jetta vs Dodge Dart Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Dodge Dart
- 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
- Dodge Dart width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in shorter (182.8 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in narrower (70.0 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Dart is 0.8 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 90 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,148 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 90 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,148 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in narrower (70.0 in vs 72.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Dart is 0.8 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Dodge Dart
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Dodge Dart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 183.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 72.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 3,148 lb | 90 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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