Chevrolet Impala vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Volkswagen Passat
- Length200.0 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,465 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 15.3 in shorter (200.0 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 4.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 10 lb heavier (3,536 lb vs 3,526 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 15.3 in shorter (200.0 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 4.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 10 lb heavier (3,536 lb vs 3,526 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 15.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 4.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.0 in | 184.8 in | 15.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 68.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,536 lb | 3,526 lb | 10 lb |
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