Ford Taurus vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Volkswagen Passat
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight4,015 lb – 4,224 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 11.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 4.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 814 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,306 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 814 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,306 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 11.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 4.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 110.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 191.6 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 72.2 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,120 lb | 3,306 lb | 814 lb |
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