Volkswagen Jetta vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Hyundai Elantra
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.5 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,160 lb – 3,308 lb
- Width69.3 in – 70.1 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in – 67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (179.3 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 424 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,811 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 424 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,811 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (179.3 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 178.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 67.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,234 lb | 2,811 lb | 424 lb |
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