Volkswagen Jetta vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Volkswagen Golf
- Length172.3 in – 173.4 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.9 in
- Wheelbase97.4 in – 98.9 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 3,019 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.3 in
- Volkswagen Golf width66.7 in – 68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 11.0 in shorter (172.9 in vs 161.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 133 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 2,708 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 11.0 in shorter (172.9 in vs 161.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 133 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 2,708 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 11.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 161.9 in | 11.0 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 67.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 98.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,840 lb | 2,708 lb | 133 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.4 in).
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