Hyundai Sonata vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Volkswagen Passat
- Length185.4 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,069 lb – 3,072 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.5 in – 68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in shorter (185.4 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (71.6 in vs 68.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 308 lb heavier (3,071 lb vs 3,379 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 308 lb heavier (3,071 lb vs 3,379 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (71.6 in vs 68.6 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in shorter (185.4 in vs 184.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.4 in | 184.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 68.6 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 58.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,071 lb | 3,379 lb | 308 lb |
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