Ford Taurus vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Volkswagen Passat
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 13.7 in shorter (201.8 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in narrower (74.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.6 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 301 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 301 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,428 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 13.7 in shorter (201.8 in vs 188.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.6 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in narrower (74.5 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 188.1 in | 13.7 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 71.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 58.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 3,428 lb | 301 lb |
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