Hyundai Sonata vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Volkswagen Passat
- Length189.8 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,161 lb – 3,452 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 1.8 in shorter (189.8 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 1.8 in shorter (189.8 in vs 191.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 110.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 191.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 110.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,307 lb | 3,306 lb | 1 lb |
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