Audi A4 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length176.7 in – 178.0 in
- Height55.8 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase102.6 in – 103.0 in
- Curb weight2,987 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width68.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.5 in – 86.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 6.6 in shorter (177.3 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 9.3 in narrower (68.2 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 11 lb heavier (3,241 lb vs 3,251 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Audi A4 is 9.3 in narrower (68.2 in vs 77.5 in)
- Length: Audi A4 is 6.6 in shorter (177.3 in vs 183.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 106.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 11 lb heavier (3,241 lb vs 3,251 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 9.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 183.9 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 68.2 in | 77.5 in | 9.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 106.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,241 lb | 3,251 lb | 11 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.7 in – 178.0 in).
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