Volkswagen Jetta vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Hyundai Elantra
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,161 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.3 in shorter (182.2 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 151 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 2,832 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 151 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 2,832 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.3 in shorter (182.2 in vs 178.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 178.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lb | 2,832 lb | 151 lb |
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