Acura ILX vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Volkswagen Passat
- Length179.1 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in – 6.2 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 2,978 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 12.5 in shorter (179.1 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 1.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.9 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 364 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 3,330 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 364 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 3,330 lb)
- Length: Acura ILX is 12.5 in shorter (179.1 in vs 191.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.9 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 110.4 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 1.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 12.5 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 191.6 in | 12.5 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 72.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,967 lb | 3,330 lb | 364 lb |
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