Hyundai Sonata vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Volkswagen Passat
- Length186.9 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,181 lb – 3,217 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.2 in shorter (186.9 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (56.0 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 441 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,640 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 441 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,640 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.2 in shorter (186.9 in vs 184.8 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 2.2 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 | 186.9 in | 184.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 68.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,199 lb | 3,640 lb | 441 lb |
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