Lincoln MKZ vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Lincoln MKZ · Volkswagen Passat
- Length194.1 in
- Height58.1 in – 58.2 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight3,739 lb – 3,900 lb
- Width73.4 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.2 in shorter (194.1 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 397 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 3,423 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 397 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 3,423 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.2 in shorter (194.1 in vs 191.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Lincoln MKZ · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lincoln MKZ | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.1 in | 191.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 72.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,820 lb | 3,423 lb | 397 lb |
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