Toyota Avalon vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Volkswagen Passat
- Length191.9 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,417 lb – 3,439 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 7.2 in shorter (191.9 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 202 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,630 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 202 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,630 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 7.2 in shorter (191.9 in vs 184.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · 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 | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 184.8 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 68.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,630 lb | 202 lb |
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