2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
Here’s how the 2005 Volkswagen Passat and the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat measures 4765 mm (187.60 in), making it 575 mm (22.64 in) (12.1 %) longer than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat spans 1820 mm (71.65 in), which is 190 mm (7.48 in) (10.4 %) broader than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat stands at 1472 mm (57.95 in), giving it an extra 62 mm (2.44 in) (4.2 %) compared to the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).
Overall, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.
Length
4765 mm187.6 in
4190 mm165.0 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1472 mm58.0 in
1410 mm55.5 in
4765 mm187.6 in🟢 +575 mm+22.6 in (+13.7%)
4190 mm165.0 in🔴 -575 mm-22.6 in (-12.1%)
1820 mm71.7 in🟢 +190 mm+7.5 in (+11.7%)
1630 mm64.2 in🔴 -190 mm-7.5 in (-10.4%)
1472 mm58.0 in🟢 +62 mm+2.4 in (+4.4%)
1410 mm55.5 in🔴 -62 mm-2.4 in (-4.2%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Sedan
Model Year:
2005
1979
Production:
2005-2008 Discontinued Model
1979-1983 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4765 mm187.6 in 🟢 +575 mm+22.6 in (+13.7%) - 🟢 +577 mm+22.7 in (+13.8%)
4190 mm165.0 in 🔴 -577 mm-22.7 in (-12.1%) - 🔴 -575 mm-22.6 in (-12.1%)
Width:
1820 mm71.7 in 🟢 +190 mm+7.5 in (+11.7%) - 🟢 +210 mm+8.3 in (+13.0%)
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in 🔴 -210 mm-8.3 in (-11.5%) - 🔴 -190 mm-7.5 in (-10.4%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
1991-2004 mm78.4-78.9 in
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Height:
1472 mm58.0 in 🟢 +62 mm+2.4 in (+4.4%) - 🟢 +77 mm+3.0 in (+5.5%)
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in 🔴 -77 mm-3.0 in (-5.2%) - 🔴 -62 mm-2.4 in (-4.2%)
Ground Clearance:
114 mm4.5 in
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Trunk Capacity:
485-565 liter17.1-20.0 cu ft 🔴 -144 liter-5.1 cu ft (-22.9%) - 🔴 -64 liter-2.3 cu ft (-10.2%)
629 liter22.2 cu ft 🟢 +64 liter+2.3 cu ft (+11.3%) - 🟢 +144 liter+5.1 cu ft (+29.7%)
