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2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

186.9in long

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186.9 in long105.6 in wheelbase57.9 intall71.3 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 83 sedans (2023).

Dimensions by trim

2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
Autobahn FWD185.8 in to 186.9 in71.3 in70.8 in57.9 in105.6 in5.7 in36.7 ft
Autobahn Manual, Autobahn DSG, Jetta 1.5T S FWD, Jetta 1.5T SE FWD, Jetta 1.5T SEL FWD, Jetta 1.5T Sport FWD186.9 in71.3 in70.8 in57.9 in105.6 in5.7 in36.7 ft
2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
Autobahn FWD3,225 lb to 3,355 lb
Autobahn Manual, Autobahn DSGN/A
Jetta 1.5T S FWD, Jetta 1.5T SE FWD, Jetta 1.5T SEL FWD, Jetta 1.5T Sport FWD2,989 lb to 3,225 lb
2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
Autobahn FWD14.1 cu ft93.9 cu ft41.1 in37.4 in37.9 in37.2 in
Autobahn Manual, Autobahn DSG14.1 cu ft93.9 cu ft41.1 in37.4 in37.9 in37.2 in
Jetta 1.5T S FWD, Jetta 1.5T SE FWD, Jetta 1.5T SEL FWD, Jetta 1.5T Sport FWD14.1 cu ft93.9 cu ft41.1 in37.4 in37.9 in37.2 in

Weight

Autobahn Manual: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes77.1 in36.4 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes101.1 in48.4 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes53.1 in84.3 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes101.1 in108.3 in
2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes24.7 in26.1 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes36.7 in26.1 in

Your garage

Second car

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

  • Yes. 77.1 in spare length. 36.4 in each side.
  • Door: 36.7 in spare width. 26.1 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact sedan.

Longer than 28% of 83 sedans (2023).

Median of 83 sedans (2023): 192.9 in long.

Bigger and smaller rivals

2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs Jetta GLI
Chrysler 300198.6 in+11.7 in
Dodge Charger198.4 in+11.5 in
Honda Accord195.7 in+8.8 in
Cadillac CT4187.2 inabout the same
Volkswagen Jetta GLI186.9 in-
Hyundai Elantra N184.1 in-2.8 in
Subaru WRX183.8 in-3.1 in
Audi A3176.9 in-10.0 in
Toyota GR Corolla173.6 in-13.3 in

Legroom and headroom

Autobahn Manual.

Front legroom
41.1 inMore than 5% of 83 sedans (2023).
Rear legroom
37.4 inMore than 60% of 84 sedans (2023).
Front headroom
37.9 inMore than 23% of 81 sedans (2023).
Rear headroom
37.2 inMore than 41% of 84 sedans (2023).

Tall drivers: front legroom and headroom in the bottom 25% of sedans.

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