Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Corolla

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length185.1 in
  • Height57.4 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance5.6 in
  • Curb weight2,888 lb – 2,970 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.8 in
  • Toyota Corolla width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 183.1 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 6.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 67 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 2,863 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 6.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 67 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 2,863 lb)
  3. Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.9 in)
  4. Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 183.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 1.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaToyota CorollaDifference
Length185.1 in183.1 in2.0 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in0.9 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in0.1 in
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in0.6 in
Ground clearance5.6 in6.7 in1.1 in
Curb weight2,929 lb2,863 lb67 lb

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