Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Civic Si Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Civic Si

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

Side view
  • Length185.1 in
  • Height57.4 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance5.6 in
  • Curb weight2,888 lb – 2,970 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.8 in
  • Honda Civic Si width70.8 in – 70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic Si is 5.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 180.1 in)
  • Width: essentially the same
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic Si has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 32 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 2,898 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.1 in)
  2. Length: Honda Civic Si is 5.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 180.1 in)
  3. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 32 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 2,898 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda Civic Si has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaHonda Civic SiDifference
Length185.1 in180.1 in5.0 in
Width70.8 in70.8 in0.0 in
Height57.4 in55.1 in2.3 in
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in0.6 in
Ground clearance5.6 in
Curb weight2,929 lb2,898 lb32 lb

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