Chrysler Pacifica vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Pacifica · Volkswagen Atlas

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length203.8 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase121.6 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight4,330 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.6 in
  • Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.5 in shorter (203.8 in vs 198.3 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.3 in narrower (79.6 in vs 78.3 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (121.6 in vs 117.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 32 lb heavier (4,330 lb vs 4,362 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (121.6 in vs 117.3 in)
  2. Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.5 in shorter (203.8 in vs 198.3 in)
  3. Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.3 in narrower (79.6 in vs 78.3 in)
  4. Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 32 lb heavier (4,330 lb vs 4,362 lb)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen AtlasVolkswagen Atlas is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Pacifica · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen AtlasVolkswagen Atlas is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen AtlasBased on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)

Dimension comparison

SpecChrysler PacificaVolkswagen AtlasDifference
Length203.8 in198.3 in5.5 in
Width79.6 in78.3 in1.3 in
Height69.9 in70.0 in0.1 in
Wheelbase121.6 in117.3 in4.3 in
Ground clearance5.1 in
Curb weight4,330 lb4,362 lb32 lb

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