Volkswagen Jetta vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Volkswagen Golf
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.5 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,160 lb – 3,308 lb
- Width69.3 in – 70.1 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 14.4 in shorter (179.3 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 320 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 320 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,915 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 14.4 in shorter (179.3 in vs 164.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 98.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 14.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 164.9 in | 14.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 98.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,234 lb | 2,915 lb | 320 lb |
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