Honda Accord vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Volkswagen Passat
- Length190.9 in – 194.3 in
- Height56.4 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in – 110.2 in
- Curb weight3,221 lb – 3,600 lb
- Width72.7 in – 72.8 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.5 in shorter (192.6 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 18 lb heavier (3,411 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.5 in shorter (192.6 in vs 188.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 18 lb heavier (3,411 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.6 in | 188.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in | 106.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,411 lb | 3,428 lb | 18 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 190.9 in – 194.3 in).
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