Honda Accord vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Volkswagen Passat
- Length189.5 in – 192.5 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase107.3 in – 109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in – 5.8 in
- Curb weight3,170 lb – 3,605 lb
- Width72.8 in – 73.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.6 in shorter (191.0 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 19 lb heavier (3,388 lb vs 3,369 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.6 in shorter (191.0 in vs 193.6 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 19 lb heavier (3,388 lb vs 3,369 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.0 in | 193.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,388 lb | 3,369 lb | 19 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.5 in – 192.5 in).
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