Volkswagen Jetta vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Volkswagen Golf
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,161 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.8 in shorter (182.2 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 106 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 3,088 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.8 in shorter (182.2 in vs 165.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 106 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 3,088 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 16.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 165.4 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 101.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lb | 3,088 lb | 106 lb |
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