Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Corolla
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.2 in shorter (180.8 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 277 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,767 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 277 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,767 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.2 in shorter (180.8 in vs 179.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 179.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 102.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 2,767 lb | 277 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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