Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Insight

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

Side view
  • Length179.3 in
  • Height57.4 in – 59.2 in
  • Wheelbase101.5 in
  • Curb weight3,171 lb – 3,292 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Honda Insight width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Insight is 7.0 in shorter (179.3 in vs 172.3 in)
  • Width: Honda Insight is 3.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 100.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 507 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 2,725 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 507 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 2,725 lb)
  2. Width: Honda Insight is 3.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Length: Honda Insight is 7.0 in shorter (179.3 in vs 172.3 in)
  4. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 100.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Honda Insight
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 3.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaHonda InsightDifference
Length179.3 in172.3 in7.0 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in3.4 in
Height58.3 in56.2 in2.1 in
Wheelbase101.5 in100.4 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,232 lb2,725 lb507 lb

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