Honda Accord vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Volkswagen Passat
- Length187.6 in – 191.1 in
- Height55.7 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
- Curb weight3,056 lb – 3,437 lb
- Width71.3 in – 71.6 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in shorter (189.3 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.3 in narrower (71.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 321 lb heavier (3,247 lb vs 3,567 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 321 lb heavier (3,247 lb vs 3,567 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in shorter (189.3 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.3 in narrower (71.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.3 in | 188.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 71.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 106.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,247 lb | 3,567 lb | 321 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 191.1 in).
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