Chevrolet Impala vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Volkswagen Passat
- Length200.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,555 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.8 in shorter (200.4 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.2 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 296 lb heavier (3,602 lb vs 3,306 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 296 lb heavier (3,602 lb vs 3,306 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.8 in shorter (200.4 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.2 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 110.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.4 in | 191.6 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 58.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 110.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,602 lb | 3,306 lb | 296 lb |
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