Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Civic
- Length172.3 in – 179.3 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,230 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Honda Civic width66.7 in – 67.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.3 in shorter (175.8 in vs 170.6 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.7 in narrower (68.8 in vs 67.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 102.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 451 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,612 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 451 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,612 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.3 in shorter (175.8 in vs 170.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 55.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.7 in narrower (68.8 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 102.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 170.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 67.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 102.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,063 lb | 2,612 lb | 451 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 179.3 in).
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