Acura TL vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Volkswagen Passat
- Length195.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight3,699 lb – 3,948 lb
- Width74.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 7.4 in shorter (195.5 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in narrower (74.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 396 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 396 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,428 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 7.4 in shorter (195.5 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in narrower (74.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 188.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 71.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,824 lb | 3,428 lb | 396 lb |
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