Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Civic
- Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
- Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Honda Civic width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.3 in shorter (182.8 in vs 184.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in taller (56.9 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 107.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 81 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 107.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 81 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in taller (56.9 in vs 55.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.3 in shorter (182.8 in vs 184.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 184.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 55.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 107.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 2,977 lb | 81 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.2 in – 183.3 in).
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