Buick Regal vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Volkswagen Passat
- Length196.2 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase109.0 in
- Curb weight3,438 lb – 3,548 lb
- Width72.7 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.5 in – 68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 11.7 in shorter (196.2 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 4.1 in narrower (72.7 in vs 68.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (109.0 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 115 lb heavier (3,493 lb vs 3,379 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 11.7 in shorter (196.2 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 4.1 in narrower (72.7 in vs 68.6 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 115 lb heavier (3,493 lb vs 3,379 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (109.0 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 184.5 in | 11.7 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 68.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 58.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.0 in | 106.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,493 lb | 3,379 lb | 115 lb |
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