Acura TL vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Volkswagen Passat
- Length194.0 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 6.1 in
- Curb weight3,726 lb – 3,968 lb
- Width74.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.4 in shorter (194.0 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in narrower (74.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 541 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,306 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 541 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,306 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in narrower (74.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.4 in shorter (194.0 in vs 191.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.0 in | 191.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 72.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,847 lb | 3,306 lb | 541 lb |
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