Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Corolla
- Length172.3 in – 173.4 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.9 in
- Wheelbase97.4 in – 98.9 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 3,019 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.3 in
- Toyota Corolla width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in shorter (172.9 in vs 174.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (67.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 97.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 409 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 2,431 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 409 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 2,431 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (67.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 97.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in shorter (172.9 in vs 174.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 174.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 66.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 54.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 97.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,840 lb | 2,431 lb | 409 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.4 in).
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