Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Volkswagen Passat

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length189.3 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Curb weight3,570 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.6 in shorter (189.3 in vs 184.8 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 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: Acura TL is 44 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,526 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.7 in)
  2. Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.3 in)
  3. Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.6 in shorter (189.3 in vs 184.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.4 in)
  5. Curb weight: Acura TL is 44 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,526 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 4.6 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

SpecAcura TLVolkswagen PassatDifference
Length189.3 in184.8 in4.6 in
Width72.2 in68.7 in3.5 in
Height56.7 in58.3 in1.6 in
Wheelbase107.9 in106.4 in1.5 in
Curb weight3,570 lb3,526 lb44 lb

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