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Volkswagen Jetta VI vs Alfa Romeo 159 (939): size comparison

  • Length About the same length
  • Width 159 (939) 50 mm2 in wider
  • Height Jetta VI 65 mm3 in taller

Car 1 blue, solid outline

Jetta VI Volkswagen · 2010–2019 · Sedan Jetta VI 4,659 × 1,778 × 1,482 mm15 ft 3 in × 5 ft 10 in × 4 ft 10 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

159 (939) Alfa Romeo · 2005–2011 · Sedan 159 (939) 4,660 × 1,828 × 1,417 mm15 ft 3 in × 6 ft 0 in × 4 ft 8 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: Jetta VI
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: 159 (939)
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,651 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,659 mmLength 15 ft 3 in1,482 mm4 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,700 mmWheelbase 8 ft 10 inLength 4,660 mmLength 15 ft 3 in1,417 mm4 ft 8 in

Scale about 1:21 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

Dimensions and difference

The Jetta VI is 1 mm0.0 in shorter, 50 mm2 in narrower and 65 mm3 in taller than the 159 (939). Its wheelbase is 49 mm2 in shorter.

DimensionJetta VI159 (939)Difference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,659 mm15 ft 3 in15 ft 3 in4,659 mm4,660 mm15 ft 3 in15 ft 3 in4,660 mm −1 mm−0.0 in
Width1,778 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,778 mm1,828 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,828 mm −50 mm−2 in −2.7%
Height1,482 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,482 mm1,417 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,417 mm +65 mm+3 in +4.6%
Wheelbase2,651 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,651 mm2,700 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,700 mm −49 mm−2 in −1.8%
Footprint8.28 m²89.2 sq ft89.2 sq ft8.28 m²8.52 m²91.7 sq ft91.7 sq ft8.52 m² −0.23 m²−2.5 sq ft −2.8%

Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.

Garage and parking

A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.

Jetta VI

Single garage
Fits 841 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 611 mm2 ft 0 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 341 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 361 mm1 ft 2 in each side

159 (939)

Single garage
Tight 840 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 586 mm1 ft 11 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 340 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 336 mm1 ft 1 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Jetta VI or the Alfa Romeo 159 (939)?

The Alfa Romeo 159 (939) is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Jetta VI is 1 mm shorter, 50 mm narrower and 65 mm taller than the 159 (939). Its wheelbase is 49 mm shorter.

Will the Volkswagen Jetta VI and the Alfa Romeo 159 (939) fit in a standard garage?

In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Jetta VI fits with room to open the doors (841 mm to spare in length, 611 mm each side). The Alfa Romeo 159 (939) fits, but it is tight to get out (840 mm to spare in length, 586 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

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