Volkswagen Jetta vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Honda Insight
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 2,965 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Honda Insight width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 1.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 183.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 103 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,033 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 103 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,033 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.6 in)
- Length: Honda Insight is 1.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 183.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Honda Insight
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Insight | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 183.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 55.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,930 lb | 3,033 lb | 103 lb |
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