Toyota Avalon vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Volkswagen Passat
- Length191.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,340 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.5 in – 86.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.0 in shorter (191.9 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 7.0 in narrower (70.5 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 89 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 3,251 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 7.0 in narrower (70.5 in vs 77.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.0 in shorter (191.9 in vs 183.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 89 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 3,251 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 7.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Avalon — Based on length × width (Toyota Avalon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 183.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 77.5 in | 7.0 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 58.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,340 lb | 3,251 lb | 89 lb |
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