Audi A4 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length180.0 in – 180.6 in
- Height54.8 in – 56.2 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 104.5 in
- Curb weight3,428 lb – 4,023 lb
- Width69.8 in – 70.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 7.9 in shorter (180.3 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.5 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 159 lb heavier (3,726 lb vs 3,567 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 159 lb heavier (3,726 lb vs 3,567 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.5 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Audi A4 is 7.9 in shorter (180.3 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.3 in | 188.2 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 58.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,726 lb | 3,567 lb | 159 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.0 in – 180.6 in).
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