1979 Volkswagen Jetta I vs. 2020 Tesla Model Y 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 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I and the 2020 Tesla Model Y compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2020 Tesla Model Y comes in at 4751 mm (187.05 in), giving it a 561 mm (22.09 in) (11.8 %) advantage over the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2020 Tesla Model Y stretches to 1921 mm (75.63 in), making it 291 mm (11.46 in) (15.1 %) wider than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2020 Tesla Model Y reaches 1624 mm (63.94 in), which is 214 mm (8.43 in) (13.2 %) taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).
Overall, the 2020 Tesla Model Y is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.
Length
4190 mm165.0 in
4751 mm187.0 in
Width
1630 mm64.2 in
1921 mm75.6 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1624 mm63.9 in
4190 mm165.0 in🔴 -561 mm-22.1 in (-11.8%)
4751 mm187.0 in🟢 +561 mm+22.1 in (+13.4%)
1630 mm64.2 in🔴 -291 mm-11.5 in (-15.1%)
1921 mm75.6 in🟢 +291 mm+11.5 in (+17.9%)
1410 mm55.5 in🔴 -214 mm-8.4 in (-13.2%)
1624 mm63.9 in🟢 +214 mm+8.4 in (+15.2%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
2020 Tesla Model Y
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
SUV
Model Year:
1979
2020
Production:
1979-1983 Discontinued Model
2020-2025 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4190 mm165.0 in 🔴 -563 mm-22.2 in (-11.9%) - 🔴 -560 mm-22.0 in (-11.8%)
4751 mm187.0 in 🟢 +560 mm+22.0 in (+13.4%) - 🟢 +563 mm+22.2 in (+13.4%)
Width:
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in 🔴 -311 mm-12.2 in (-16.2%) - 🔴 -290 mm-11.4 in (-15.1%)
1921 mm75.6 in 🟢 +290 mm+11.4 in (+17.8%) - 🟢 +311 mm+12.2 in (+19.3%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
1978 mm77.9 in
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
2129 mm83.8 in
Height:
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in 🔴 -229 mm-9.0 in (-14.1%) - 🔴 -214 mm-8.4 in (-13.2%)
1624 mm63.9 in 🟢 +214 mm+8.4 in (+15.2%) - 🟢 +229 mm+9.0 in (+16.4%)
Ground Clearance:
-
167-172 mm6.6-6.8 in
Trunk Capacity:
629 liter22.2 cu ft 🔴 -225 liter-7.9 cu ft (-26.3%) - 🟢 +266 liter+9.4 cu ft (+73.3%)
363-854 liter12.8-30.2 cu ft 🔴 -266 liter-9.4 cu ft (-42.3%) - 🟢 +225 liter+7.9 cu ft (+35.8%)
