Acura TLX vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Acura TLX · Volkswagen Passat
- Length194.6 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in
- Curb weight3,709 lb – 4,028 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in shorter (194.6 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (75.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TLX has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TLX is 555 lb heavier (3,869 lb vs 3,314 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TLX is 555 lb heavier (3,869 lb vs 3,314 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (75.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TLX has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in shorter (194.6 in vs 193.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Acura TLX · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TLX | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.6 in | 193.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 72.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 58.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 110.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,869 lb | 3,314 lb | 555 lb |
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