Nissan Altima vs Volkswagen Jetta: Size Comparison
The Nissan Altima is 8.6″22 cm longer, 2.0″5 cm wider and 0.7″2 cm taller than the Volkswagen Jetta (191.9″487 cm vs 183.3″466 cm long). (Altima 2015–present vs Jetta 2015–present)
- Nissan Altima (2015–present)
- Volkswagen Jetta (2015–present)
Altima · 191.9″487 cm57.9″147 cm
Jetta · 183.3″466 cm57.2″145 cmAltima +8.6″22 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+8.6″22 cm
longer
Length · Altima
+0.7″2 cm
taller
Height · Altima
+4.9″12 cm
longer
Wheelbase · Altima
| Dimensions | Altima | Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9″487 cm | 183.3″466 cm | Jetta 8.6″22 cm shorter |
| Width | 72.0″183 cm | 70.0″178 cm | Jetta 2.0″5 cm narrower |
| Height | 57.9″147 cm | 57.2″145 cm | Jetta 0.7″2 cm lower |
| Wheelbase | 109.3″278 cm | 104.4″265 cm | Jetta 4.9″12 cm shorter |
| Cargo space | 15.4 cu ft436 L | 15.7 cu ft445 L | same |
Do they fit in a garage?
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Nissan Altima
Yes, it fits
47.1″120 cm to spare
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Volkswagen Jetta
Yes, it fits
54.8″139 cm to spare
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Quick answers
- Which is easier to park, the Altima or the Jetta?
- The Jetta: it's 8.6″22 cm shorter and 2.0″5 cm narrower.
- Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- In a 20 ft deep garage, the Altima fits comfortably and the Jetta fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
