The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta is 185.8″ long, 71.3″ wide and 57.5″ tall on a 105.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,976 lb. At 15.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volkswagen Jetta generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 2011, when the new car was 5.9″ longer than the 2006–2010 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2006: 313 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2019, is 3.5″ longer and 69 lb lighter than the 2011–2017 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1984 | 167.7″ | 63.4″ | 55.5″ | 94.5″ | 1,894 lb |
| 1985–1992 | 171.7″ | 65.4″ | 55.9″ | 97.2″ | 2,319 lb |
| 1993–1998 | 174.4″ | 66.9″ | 55.9″ | 97.6″ | 2,910 lb |
| 1999–2005 | 172.4″ | 68.5″ | 57.1″ | 98.8″ | 2,829 lb |
| 2006–2010 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 58.7″ | 100.4″ | 3,142 lb |
| 2011–2017 | 182.3″ | 70.1″ | 57.1″ | 104.3″ | 3,045 lb |
| 2019–2026 | 185.8″ | 71.3″ | 57.5″ | 105.9″ | 2,976 lb |
Jetta year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 185.8″ | 71.3″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2025 | 185.8″ | 71.3″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2024 | 185.8″ | 71.3″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2023 | 185.8″ | 71.3″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2022 | 185.8″ | 71.3″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2021 | 185.8″ | 71.3″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2020 | 185.8″ | 71.3″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2019 | 185.8″ | 71.3″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2017 | 183.1″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 3 | |
| 2016 | 183.1″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 4 | |
| 2015 | 183.1″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 4 | |
| 2014 | 182.3″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 4 | |
| 2013 | 182.3″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 4 | |
| 2012 | 182.3″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 3 | |
| 2011 | 182.3″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 3 | |
| 2010 | 179.1″ | 70.1″ | 101.6″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 179.5″ | 70.1″ | 101.6″ | 2 | |
| 2008 | 179.5″ | 70.1″ | 101.6″ | 2 | |
| 2007 | 179.1″ | 69.3″ | 101.6″ | 1 | |
| 2006 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 100.4″ | 2 | |
| 2005 | 172.8″ | 68.5″ | 98.8″ | 6 | |
| 2004 | 172.8″ | 68.5″ | 98.8″ | 6 | |
| 2003 | 172.4″ | 68.5″ | 98.8″ | 3 | |
| 2002 | 172.4″ | 68.5″ | 98.8″ | 5 | |
| 2001 | 172.4″ | 68.5″ | 98.8″ | 5 | |
| 2000 | 172.4″ | 68.5″ | 98.8″ | 3 | |
| 1999 | 172.4″ | 68.5″ | 98.8″ | 3 | |
| 1998 | 173.2″ | 66.9″ | 97.6″ | 4 | |
| 1997 | 173.2″ | 66.9″ | 97.6″ | 4 | |
| 1996 | 173.2″ | 66.9″ | 97.6″ | 4 | |
| 1995 | 173.2″ | 66.9″ | 97.6″ | 3 | |
| 1994 | 173.2″ | 66.9″ | 97.6″ | 3 | |
| 1993 | 174.4″ | 66.9″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 171.7″ | 65.4″ | 97.2″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 171.7″ | 65.4″ | 97.2″ | 2 | |
| 1990 | 171.7″ | 65.4″ | 97.2″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 171.7″ | 65.7″ | 97.2″ | 3 | |
| 1988 | 171.7″ | 65.4″ | 97.2″ | 2 | |
| 1987 | 171.7″ | 65.7″ | 97.2″ | 4 | |
| 1986 | 171.7″ | 65.7″ | 97.2″ | 3 |
Jetta on the used market
In 2,370 Jetta listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2011–2017 car is the most common: 1,376 of them (58%), at an average asking price of $5,892. The current 2019–2026 car averages $14,431. ForCar visitors have decoded 318 Jetta VINs; the most checked model years are 2019, 2015 and 2025.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2026 | 423 | 18% | $14,431 | 72,576 mi |
| 2011–2017 | 1,376 | 58% | $5,892 | 128,092 mi |
| 2006–2010 | 412 | 17% | $3,567 | 153,656 mi |
| 1999–2005 | 115 | 5% | $3,404 | 168,363 mi |
| 1993–1998 | 14 | 1% | $2,971 | 156,999 mi |
| Other years | 27 | 1% | $9,279 | 90,573 mi |
Will a Jetta fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,123 cars within 10″ of its length, the Jetta is lighter than 86%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,123 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.3″ | 72.4″ | −1.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.9″ | 108.3″ | −2.4″ |
| Curb weight | 2,976 lb | 3,682 lb | −706 lb |
Jetta against its rivals
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta (this car) | 2026 | 185.8″ | 71.3″ | 2,976 lb |
| Toyota Corolla | 2026 | 181.1″ | 69.3″ | 3,097 lb |
| Nissan Versa | 2026 | 176.8″ | 68.5″ | 2,659 lb |
| Subaru Legacy | 2026 | 191.3″ | 72.4″ | 3,664 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Jetta bigger than the 2025?
No. The 2026 and 2025 Jetta are the same size and weight.
Which Jetta years share the same body?
By our measurements the body changed in 1985, 1993, 1999, 2006, 2011 and 2019. Model years inside each range, such as 2019–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.
Which is bigger, the Jetta or the Toyota Corolla?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla is 4.7″ shorter and 121 lb heavier than the 2026 Jetta.
How much does a used Jetta cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,971 for the 1993–1998 car to $14,431 for the 2019–2026 one, across 2,370 listings.
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