Volkswagen Jetta vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Volkswagen Golf
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.0 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 15.2 in shorter (180.8 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 103 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 15.2 in shorter (180.8 in vs 165.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 103 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 15.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 165.6 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 101.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 3,147 lb | 103 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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