Quick answer
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, the latest model year on record, is 173.6″ long, 68.5″ wide and 58.7″ tall on a 99.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,078 lb. At 14.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volkswagen Jetta Wagon generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | 173.6″ | 68.5″ | 58.3″ | 98.8″ | 2,945 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Will a Jetta Wagon fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 809 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.5″ | 70.5″ | −2.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 99.2″ | 102.8″ | −3.6″ |
| Curb weight | 3,078 lb | 3,201 lb | −123 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2003 Jetta Wagon bigger than the 2002?
About the same length: the 2003 model is the same length and 133 lb heavier.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 2 Jetta Wagon model years, 2002 to 2003. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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