Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Corolla
- Length172.3 in – 179.3 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,230 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Toyota Corolla width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.5 in shorter (175.8 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.9 in narrower (68.8 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 463 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,600 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 463 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,600 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.9 in narrower (68.8 in vs 66.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.5 in shorter (175.8 in vs 178.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 178.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 66.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 102.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,063 lb | 2,600 lb | 463 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 179.3 in).
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