Acura TL vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Volkswagen Passat
- Length186.2 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Curb weight3,557 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in shorter (186.2 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 83 lb heavier (3,557 lb vs 3,640 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 83 lb heavier (3,557 lb vs 3,640 lb)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in shorter (186.2 in vs 184.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 3.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 184.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 68.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,557 lb | 3,640 lb | 83 lb |
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