Audi A4 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length179.0 in – 180.6 in
- Height54.8 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 104.5 in
- Curb weight3,252 lb – 4,013 lb
- Width69.5 in – 70.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 4.9 in shorter (179.8 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (69.8 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 107 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,526 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 107 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,526 lb)
- Length: Audi A4 is 4.9 in shorter (179.8 in vs 184.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (69.8 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 184.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 68.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,633 lb | 3,526 lb | 107 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.0 in – 180.6 in).
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