Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Civic
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Honda Civic width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.4 in shorter (180.8 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.0 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 104.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 298 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,746 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 298 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,746 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.8 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.4 in shorter (180.8 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.0 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 104.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 176.4 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 55.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 2,746 lb | 298 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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