Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Corolla
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,161 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in shorter (182.2 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 145 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 2,838 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 145 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 2,838 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in shorter (182.2 in vs 182.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 182.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lb | 2,838 lb | 145 lb |
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