Ford Fusion vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Volkswagen Passat
- Length190.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase107.4 in
- Curb weight3,151 lb – 3,354 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in shorter (190.2 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 315 lb heavier (3,253 lb vs 3,567 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 315 lb heavier (3,253 lb vs 3,567 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in shorter (190.2 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 188.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 106.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,253 lb | 3,567 lb | 315 lb |
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