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2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

185.8in long

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185.8 in long105.6 in wheelbase57.3 intall71.3 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 68 sedans (2026).

Dimensions by trim

2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
Autobahn DSG, Autobahn Manual, 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 in57.3 in105.6 in5.2 in36.0 ft
Autobahn FWD185.8 in to 186.9 in71.3 in70.8 in57.3 in105.6 in5.2 in35.8 ft
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
Autobahn DSG, Autobahn ManualN/A
Autobahn FWD3,247 lb
Jetta 1.5T S FWD2,998 lb to 3,225 lb
Jetta 1.5T SE FWD, Jetta 1.5T SEL FWD, Jetta 1.5T Sport FWD3,058 lb to 3,225 lb
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
Autobahn DSG, Autobahn Manual14.1 cu ft93.9 cu ft41.1 in37.4 in37.9 in37.2 in
Autobahn FWD14.1 cu ft94.7 cu ft41.1 in37.4 in38.5 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 DSG: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2026 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
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes24.7 in26.7 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes36.7 in26.7 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. 26.7 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact sedan.

Longer than 27% of 68 sedans (2026).

Median of 68 sedans (2026): 193.4 in long.

Bigger and smaller rivals

2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs Jetta GLI
Toyota Camry193.5 in+7.7 in
Nissan Altima192.9 in+7.1 in
Cadillac CT4187.2 in+1.4 in
Kia EV4186.2 inabout the same
Volkswagen Jetta GLI185.8 in-
Tesla Model 3185.8 inabout the same
Hyundai Elantra N185.4 inabout the same
Hyundai Elantra185.4 inabout the same
Subaru WRX183.8 in-2.0 in

Legroom and headroom

Autobahn DSG.

Front legroom
41.1 inMore than 9% of 70 sedans (2026).
Rear legroom
37.4 inMore than 53% of 67 sedans (2026).
Front headroom
37.9 inMore than 12% of 66 sedans (2026).
Rear headroom
37.2 inMore than 35% of 67 sedans (2026).

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