Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Insight
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Honda Insight width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 8.5 in shorter (180.8 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 289 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,755 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 289 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,755 lb)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Honda Insight is 8.5 in shorter (180.8 in vs 172.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 100.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Honda Insight
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Insight | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 172.3 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 66.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 100.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 2,755 lb | 289 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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