Comparison: Ground clearance VW Jetta vs. competitors 2025

Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on a VW Jetta's undercarriage and the ground.It is an important factor to consider when driving off-road or in areas with rough terrain, as a higher ground clearance allows this to clear obstacles more easily.With it’s wheelbase of 2651 mm and height of 1482 mm, the VW Jetta has a ground clearance of 139 mm. The highest ground clearance you can find amongst similar vehicles has Lada Vesta 1.6 16V (VAZ 2112 ), which is 39 mm more than the Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT - 178 mm.To give an example, the Lada has a 39 mm higher ground clearance compared to the VW , giving the Lada an advantage in this aspect. On the other hand, the worst ground clearance in the " saloon" category is the Renault Fluence 1.6 16V 110 , which is 120 mm - that makes it 19 mm less than the VW in question.Height-wise, the VW outperforms the rival by 3 mm.