Acura TL vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Volkswagen Passat
- Length189.3 in – 189.8 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight3,623 lb – 3,674 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in shorter (189.6 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 136 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 136 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,513 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in shorter (189.6 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 188.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 58.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 3,513 lb | 136 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.3 in – 189.8 in).
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