Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Corolla
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,228 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in shorter (179.3 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 457 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 2,800 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 457 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 2,800 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in shorter (179.3 in vs 178.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 0.6 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
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 178.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,257 lb | 2,800 lb | 457 lb |
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