Ford Taurus vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Volkswagen Passat
- Length197.6 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,343 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 9.4 in shorter (197.6 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.9 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 235 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,567 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 235 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,567 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 9.4 in shorter (197.6 in vs 188.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.9 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 188.2 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 106.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,333 lb | 3,567 lb | 235 lb |
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