Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Corolla
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.9 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,893 lb – 3,281 lb
- Width68.3 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 1.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 97.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 662 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 2,425 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 662 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 2,425 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 54.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (98.9 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 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 174.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 66.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 54.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 97.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb | 2,425 lb | 662 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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