Buick Regal Sportback vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal Sportback · Volkswagen Passat
- Length192.9 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,748 lb – 4,096 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in shorter (192.9 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in narrower (73.3 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal Sportback has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal Sportback is 500 lb heavier (3,922 lb vs 3,423 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal Sportback is 500 lb heavier (3,922 lb vs 3,423 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in narrower (73.3 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal Sportback has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in shorter (192.9 in vs 191.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal Sportback · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal Sportback | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 191.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 72.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,922 lb | 3,423 lb | 500 lb |
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