Dodge Avenger vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Dodge Avenger · Volkswagen Passat
- Length190.2 in
- Height53.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,879 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.5 in – 86.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.3 in shorter (190.2 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Avenger is 8.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 5.2 in taller (53.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 372 lb heavier (2,879 lb vs 3,251 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 372 lb heavier (2,879 lb vs 3,251 lb)
- Width: Dodge Avenger is 8.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 5.2 in taller (53.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.3 in shorter (190.2 in vs 183.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Dodge Avenger · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Avenger — Dodge Avenger is narrower by 8.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Avenger — Based on length × width (Dodge Avenger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Avenger | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 183.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 77.5 in | 8.4 in |
| Height | 53.0 in | 58.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,879 lb | 3,251 lb | 372 lb |
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