Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Insight

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length172.3 in
  • Height56.9 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,884 lb – 3,106 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Honda Insight width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Insight is 17.2 in shorter (172.3 in vs 155.1 in)
  • Width: Honda Insight is 1.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.6 in taller (56.9 in vs 53.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 94.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 1,148 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 1,847 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 1,148 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 1,847 lb)
  2. Length: Honda Insight is 17.2 in shorter (172.3 in vs 155.1 in)
  3. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.6 in taller (56.9 in vs 53.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 94.5 in)
  5. Width: Honda Insight is 1.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 17.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Honda Insight
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaHonda InsightDifference
Length172.3 in155.1 in17.2 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in1.6 in
Height56.9 in53.3 in3.6 in
Wheelbase98.9 in94.5 in4.4 in
Curb weight2,995 lb1,847 lb1,148 lb

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