Ford Fusion vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Volkswagen Passat
- Length190.6 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase107.4 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 6.0 in
- Curb weight3,285 lb – 3,803 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 238 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,306 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 238 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,306 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 191.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 58.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 110.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,544 lb | 3,306 lb | 238 lb |
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