Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Jetta VI vs Nissan Sylphy V: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Sylphy V 47 mm2 in wider
- Height Jetta VI 34 mm1 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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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 Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Jetta VI is 3 mm0.1 in longer, 47 mm2 in narrower and 34 mm1 in taller than the Sylphy V. Its wheelbase is 61 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Jetta VI | Sylphy V | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,659 mm15 ft 3 in15 ft 3 in4,659 mm | 4,656 mm15 ft 3 in15 ft 3 in4,656 mm | +3 mm+0.1 in +0.1% |
| Width | 1,778 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,778 mm | 1,825 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,825 mm | −47 mm−2 in −2.6% |
| Height | 1,482 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,482 mm | 1,448 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,448 mm | +34 mm+1 in +2.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,651 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,651 mm | 2,712 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,712 mm | −61 mm−2 in −2.2% |
| Footprint | 8.28 m²89.2 sq ft89.2 sq ft8.28 m² | 8.50 m²91.5 sq ft91.5 sq ft8.50 m² | −0.21 m²−2.3 sq ft −2.5% |
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
Sylphy V
- Single garage
- Tight 844 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 588 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 344 mm1 ft 2 in to spare in length, 338 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Jetta VI or the Nissan Sylphy V?
The Nissan Sylphy V is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Jetta VI is 3 mm longer, 47 mm narrower and 34 mm taller than the Sylphy V. Its wheelbase is 61 mm shorter.
Will the Volkswagen Jetta VI and the Nissan Sylphy V 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 Nissan Sylphy V fits, but it is tight to get out (844 mm to spare in length, 588 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.

