Honda Accord vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Volkswagen Passat
- Length186.8 in – 189.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 106.9 in
- Curb weight2,943 lb – 3,329 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.4 in shorter (188.1 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 494 lb heavier (3,136 lb vs 3,630 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 494 lb heavier (3,136 lb vs 3,630 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.4 in shorter (188.1 in vs 184.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 184.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 68.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 106.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,136 lb | 3,630 lb | 494 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 189.4 in).
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