Volkswagen Jetta vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Volkswagen Golf
- Length172.3 in – 179.3 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,230 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.9 in shorter (175.8 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in narrower (68.8 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 191 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,872 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 191 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,872 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.9 in shorter (175.8 in vs 164.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in narrower (68.8 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 164.9 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 68.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 98.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,063 lb | 2,872 lb | 191 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 179.3 in).
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