Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Jetta VI vs Lexus IS XE30: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width IS XE30 32 mm1 in wider
- Height Jetta VI 52 mm2 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
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 · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Jetta VI is 6 mm0.2 in shorter, 32 mm1 in narrower and 52 mm2 in taller than the IS XE30.
| Dimension | Jetta VI | IS XE30 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,659 mm15 ft 3 in15 ft 3 in4,659 mm | 4,665 mm15 ft 4 in15 ft 4 in4,665 mm | −6 mm−0.2 in −0.1% |
| Width | 1,778 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,778 mm | 1,810 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,810 mm | −32 mm−1 in −1.8% |
| Height | 1,482 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,482 mm | 1,430 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,430 mm | +52 mm+2 in +3.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,651 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,651 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 8.28 m²89.2 sq ft89.2 sq ft8.28 m² | 8.44 m²90.9 sq ft90.9 sq ft8.44 m² | −0.16 m²−1.7 sq ft −1.9% |
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
IS XE30
- Single garage
- Tight 835 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 595 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 335 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 345 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Jetta VI or the Lexus IS XE30?
The Lexus IS XE30 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Jetta VI is 6 mm shorter, 32 mm narrower and 52 mm taller than the IS XE30.
Will the Volkswagen Jetta VI and the Lexus IS XE30 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 Lexus IS XE30 fits, but it is tight to get out (835 mm to spare in length, 595 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.