Hyundai Sonata vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Volkswagen Passat
- Length191.1 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width73.4 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in shorter (191.1 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 13 lb heavier (3,404 lb vs 3,417 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in shorter (191.1 in vs 191.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 13 lb heavier (3,404 lb vs 3,417 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 191.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 72.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,404 lb | 3,417 lb | 13 lb |
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