Volkswagen Jetta vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Volkswagen Golf
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.9 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,893 lb – 3,280 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.0 in shorter (172.9 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 213 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 2,874 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 213 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 2,874 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.0 in shorter (172.9 in vs 164.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 8.0 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 | 164.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 68.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 98.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb | 2,874 lb | 213 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.6 in).
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