Honda Accord vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Volkswagen Passat
- Length187.6 in – 189.5 in
- Height55.7 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
- Curb weight2,989 lb – 3,360 lb
- Width71.3 in – 71.5 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.8 in shorter (188.6 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 465 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,640 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 465 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,640 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.8 in shorter (188.6 in vs 184.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.6 in | 184.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 68.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 58.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 106.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 3,640 lb | 465 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 189.5 in).
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