Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Civic
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 2,970 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Honda Civic width70.8 in – 70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.1 in shorter (185.1 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 43 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 2,886 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 6.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.7 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.1 in shorter (185.1 in vs 180.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 43 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 2,886 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Honda Civic
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 180.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 55.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 6.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,929 lb | 2,886 lb | 43 lb |
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