Ford Fusion vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Volkswagen Passat
- Length191.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,410 lb – 3,816 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fusion is 1.9 in shorter (191.7 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (75.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 288 lb heavier (3,613 lb vs 3,325 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 288 lb heavier (3,613 lb vs 3,325 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (75.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Ford Fusion is 1.9 in shorter (191.7 in vs 193.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.7 in | 193.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 72.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,613 lb | 3,325 lb | 288 lb |
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