Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Insight
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.9 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,893 lb – 3,281 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Honda Insight width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 17.8 in shorter (172.9 in vs 155.1 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 1.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.4 in taller (57.7 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 1,220 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 1,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 1,220 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 1,867 lb)
- Length: Honda Insight is 17.8 in shorter (172.9 in vs 155.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 53.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 94.5 in)
- 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 17.8 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
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Insight | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 155.1 in | 17.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 66.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 53.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 94.5 in | 4.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb | 1,867 lb | 1,220 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.6 in).
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