Volkswagen Jetta vs Dodge Dart Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Dodge Dart
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 2,970 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Dodge Dart width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dart is 1.2 in shorter (185.1 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in narrower (70.8 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Dart is 0.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 219 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,148 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 219 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,148 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in narrower (70.8 in vs 72.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.4 in)
- Length: Dodge Dart is 1.2 in shorter (185.1 in vs 183.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dart — Dodge Dart 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 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Dodge Dart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 183.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 72.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 4.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,929 lb | 3,148 lb | 219 lb |
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