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2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

185.8in long

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185.8 in long105.6 in wheelbase57.9 intall71.3 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 79 sedans (2024).

Dimensions by trim

2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
40th Anniversary Edition FWD, Autobahn FWD185.8 in to 186.9 in71.3 in70.8 in57.3 in105.6 in5.7 in36.7 ft
40th Anniversary Edition Manual, 40th Anniversary Edition DSG, Autobahn Manual, Autobahn DSG, Jetta 1.5T S FWD, Jetta 1.5T SE FWD, Jetta 1.5T SEL FWD, Jetta 1.5T Sport FWD185.8 in71.3 in70.8 in57.9 in105.6 in5.7 in36.7 ft
2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
40th Anniversary Edition FWD, Autobahn FWD3,225 lb to 3,358 lb
40th Anniversary Edition Manual, 40th Anniversary Edition DSG, Autobahn Manual, Autobahn DSGN/A
Jetta 1.5T S FWD2,974 lb to 3,225 lb
Jetta 1.5T SE FWD, Jetta 1.5T SEL FWD, Jetta 1.5T Sport FWD3,036 lb to 3,225 lb
2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
40th Anniversary Edition FWD, Autobahn FWD14.1 cu ft94.7 cu ft41.1 in37.4 in38.5 in37.2 in
40th Anniversary Edition Manual, 40th Anniversary Edition DSG, 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

40th Anniversary Edition Manual: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes78.2 in36.4 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes102.2 in48.4 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes54.2 in84.3 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes102.2 in108.3 in
2024 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. 78.2 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 26% of 79 sedans (2024).

Median of 79 sedans (2024): 192.9 in long.

Bigger and smaller rivals

2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs Jetta GLI
Kia K5193.1 in+7.3 in
Nissan Altima192.9 in+7.1 in
Toyota Camry192.1 in+6.3 in
Subaru Legacy191.1 in+5.3 in
Volkswagen Jetta GLI185.8 in-
Hyundai Elantra185.4 inabout the same
Hyundai Elantra N185.4 inabout the same
Honda Civic184.0 in-1.8 in
Subaru WRX183.8 in-2.0 in

Legroom and headroom

40th Anniversary Edition Manual.

Front legroom
41.1 inMore than 5% of 77 sedans (2024).
Rear legroom
37.4 inMore than 61% of 78 sedans (2024).
Front headroom
37.9 inMore than 26% of 77 sedans (2024).
Rear headroom
37.2 inMore than 37% of 79 sedans (2024).

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