2016 Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 6 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Sixth generation (A6) - Facelift.

  • Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
  • Width70.0 in
  • Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
  • Wheelbase104.4 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
  • Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
  • Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
  • Wheelbase104.4 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
  • Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.0 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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  • Wheels
  • Tires
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  • Oil
  • Interior

Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 182.2 in – 183.3 in · 70.0 in · 56.6 in – 57.2 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x112, bore 57.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS, P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS, P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS, P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
Width70.0 in
Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
Wheelbase104.4 in
Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom38.0 in
Rear headroom37.0 in
Front legroom41.2 in
Rear legroom38.1 in
Front shoulder room55.0 in
Rear shoulder room54.0 in

Weight & capacities

Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb
GVWR4 lb – 4 lb
Fuel tank14.5 gal
Max towing capacity2,000 lb

Engine

  • 112548 112586
  • 112551 112586
  • 112552 112586
Torque184 – 207 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
  • P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS
  • P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS
  • P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS
  • 195/65R15
  • 205/55R16
  • 225/40R18
  • 225/45R17
  • 235/35R19

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver24"
  • Passenger19"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • H4
  • H5-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-304.2 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (6 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
1.4T S 4dr Sedan183.370.057.2104.45.22939
1.4T SE 4dr Sedan183.370.057.2104.45.22939
1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan183.370.057.2104.45.23177
1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan183.370.057.2104.45.23177
1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan183.370.057.2104.45.23047
2.0T GLI SE 4dr Sedan182.270.056.6104.44.93153

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Sixth generation (A6) - Facelift): years 20152018. View model overview

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