Ford Taurus vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Volkswagen Passat
- Length197.6 in – 197.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 57.8 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,355 lb – 3,532 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 12.9 in shorter (197.6 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 4.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 186 lb heavier (3,444 lb vs 3,630 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 12.9 in shorter (197.6 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 4.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 68.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 186 lb heavier (3,444 lb vs 3,630 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 4.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 184.8 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 68.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 106.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,444 lb | 3,630 lb | 186 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 197.6 in – 197.7 in).
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