Volkswagen Jetta vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Hyundai Elantra
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,892 lb – 3,274 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.1 in shorter (172.9 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 448 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,635 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 448 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,635 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 102.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.1 in shorter (172.9 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 177.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 67.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 102.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 2,635 lb | 448 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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