Dodge Avenger vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Dodge Avenger · Volkswagen Passat
- Length192.6 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Curb weight3,400 lb – 3,607 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in shorter (192.6 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 198 lb heavier (3,504 lb vs 3,306 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 198 lb heavier (3,504 lb vs 3,306 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 110.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in shorter (192.6 in vs 191.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Avenger · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Avenger | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.6 in | 191.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 58.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 110.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,504 lb | 3,306 lb | 198 lb |
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