Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Civic
- Length186.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,915 lb – 3,060 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Honda Civic width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.5 in shorter (186.5 in vs 184.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 11 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.7 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.5 in shorter (186.5 in vs 184.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 11 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.5 in | 184.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 107.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,988 lb | 2,977 lb | 11 lb |
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