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2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

185.2in long

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185.2 in long105.6 in wheelbase57.5 intall71.3 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 81 sedans (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
S Manual, S DSG, Autobahn Manual, Autobahn DSG, Jetta 1.4T SEL Premium FWD, Jetta 1.4T R-Line FWD, Jetta 1.4T S FWD, Jetta 1.4T SE FWD, Jetta 1.4T SEL FWD185.2 in71.3 in70.8 in57.5 in105.6 in5.0 in36.4 ft
S FWD, Autobahn FWD185.2 in to 185.8 in71.3 in70.8 in57.9 in105.6 in5.0 in36.7 ft
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
S Manual, S DSG, Autobahn Manual, Autobahn DSGN/A
S FWD, Autobahn FWD3,294 lb
Jetta 1.4T SEL Premium FWD, Jetta 1.4T R-Line FWD, Jetta 1.4T S FWD, Jetta 1.4T SE FWD, Jetta 1.4T SEL FWD2,965 lb to 3,225 lb
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
S Manual, S DSG, Autobahn Manual, Autobahn DSG14.1 cu ft94.7 cu ft41.1 in37.4 in38.5 in37.2 in
S FWD, Autobahn FWD14.1 cu ft94.7 cu ft41.1 in37.4 in38.5 in37.2 in
Jetta 1.4T SEL Premium FWD, Jetta 1.4T R-Line FWD, Jetta 1.4T S FWD, Jetta 1.4T SE FWD, Jetta 1.4T SEL FWD14.1 cu ft94.7 cu ft41.1 in37.4 in38.5 in37.2 in

Weight

S Manual: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes78.8 in36.4 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes102.8 in48.4 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes54.8 in84.3 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes102.8 in108.3 in
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes24.7 in26.5 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes36.7 in26.5 in

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 78.8 in spare length. 36.4 in each side.
  • Door: 36.7 in spare width. 26.5 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact sedan.

Longer than 26% of 81 sedans (2021).

Median of 81 sedans (2021): 192.9 in long.

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs Jetta GLI
Nissan Altima192.9 in+7.7 in
Hyundai Sonata192.9 in+7.7 in
Mazda MAZDA6192.7 in+7.5 in
Toyota Camry192.1 in+6.9 in
Volkswagen Jetta GLI185.2 in-
Hyundai Elantra184.1 in-1.1 in
Mazda MAZDA3 Sport183.5 in-1.7 in
Acura ILX182.2 in-3.0 in
Subaru WRX180.9 in-4.3 in

Legroom and headroom

S Manual.

Front legroom
41.1 inMore than 3% of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear legroom
37.4 inMore than 63% of 80 sedans (2021).
Front headroom
38.5 inMore than 44% of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear headroom
37.2 inMore than 42% of 80 sedans (2021).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked