Honda Accord vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Volkswagen Passat
- Length186.8 in – 188.8 in
- Height55.0 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 106.9 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.5 in – 86.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 7.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 165 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 3,251 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Honda Accord is 7.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 77.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 165 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 3,251 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 183.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 7.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Accord — Based on length × width (Honda Accord)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 183.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 77.5 in | 7.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 106.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb | 3,251 lb | 165 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 188.8 in).
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