Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Civic
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.9 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,893 lb – 3,280 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Honda Civic width66.7 in – 67.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.7 in shorter (172.9 in vs 170.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 102.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 512 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 2,575 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 512 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 2,575 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 102.2 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.1 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.7 in shorter (172.9 in vs 170.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 170.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 67.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 102.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb | 2,575 lb | 512 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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