Chevrolet Impala vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Volkswagen Passat
- Length201.3 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Curb weight3,682 lb – 3,867 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 7.7 in shorter (201.3 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 450 lb heavier (3,775 lb vs 3,325 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 450 lb heavier (3,775 lb vs 3,325 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 7.7 in shorter (201.3 in vs 193.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 110.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.3 in | 193.6 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 58.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 110.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,775 lb | 3,325 lb | 450 lb |
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