Volkswagen Jetta vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Volkswagen Golf
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 2,965 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 17.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 15 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 17.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 167.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 15 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 17.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 167.6 in | 17.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 58.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,930 lb | 2,945 lb | 15 lb |
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