Honda Accord vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Volkswagen Passat
- Length189.2 in – 191.4 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase107.3 in – 109.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,186 lb – 3,559 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.3 in shorter (190.3 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 60 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,313 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 60 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,313 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.3 in shorter (190.3 in vs 191.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.3 in | 191.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,373 lb | 3,313 lb | 60 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.2 in – 191.4 in).
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