Chevrolet Impala vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Volkswagen Passat
- Length200.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,555 lb – 3,711 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 12.3 in shorter (200.4 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in narrower (72.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 205 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 12.3 in shorter (200.4 in vs 188.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 205 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,428 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in narrower (72.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.4 in | 188.1 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 71.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 58.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,633 lb | 3,428 lb | 205 lb |
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