Ford Taurus vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Volkswagen Passat
- Length197.5 in – 199.6 in
- Height55.1 in – 57.6 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,329 lb – 3,480 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.5 in – 86.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 14.6 in shorter (198.6 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 4.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 154 lb heavier (3,405 lb vs 3,251 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 14.6 in shorter (198.6 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 4.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 77.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 154 lb heavier (3,405 lb vs 3,251 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 14.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 4.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.6 in | 183.9 in | 14.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 77.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 58.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 106.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,405 lb | 3,251 lb | 154 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 197.5 in – 199.6 in).
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