Buick Regal vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Volkswagen Passat
- Length196.2 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase109.0 in
- Curb weight3,439 lb – 3,543 lb
- Width72.7 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.5 in – 86.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 12.3 in shorter (196.2 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Buick Regal is 4.8 in narrower (72.7 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (109.0 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 240 lb heavier (3,491 lb vs 3,251 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 240 lb heavier (3,491 lb vs 3,251 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 12.3 in shorter (196.2 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Buick Regal is 4.8 in narrower (72.7 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (109.0 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Regal — Buick Regal is narrower by 4.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 183.9 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 77.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 58.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.0 in | 106.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,491 lb | 3,251 lb | 240 lb |
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