Volkswagen Jetta vs Hyundai Elantra N Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Hyundai Elantra N
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 2,965 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Hyundai Elantra N width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra N is 1.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra N has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra N is 256 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,186 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra N is 256 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,186 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra N has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra N — Hyundai Elantra N is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra N
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Hyundai Elantra N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 184.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 55.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 107.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,930 lb | 3,186 lb | 256 lb |
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