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