Honda Accord vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Volkswagen Passat
- Length196.1 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,150 lb – 3,430 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.5 in shorter (196.1 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (73.3 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 79 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,369 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 79 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,369 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.5 in shorter (196.1 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (73.3 in vs 72.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.1 in | 193.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 72.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,290 lb | 3,369 lb | 79 lb |
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