Volkswagen Jetta vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Hyundai Elantra
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in shorter (179.3 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 521 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 2,737 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 521 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 2,737 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in shorter (179.3 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 177.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 58.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,258 lb | 2,737 lb | 521 lb |
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