Toyota Avalon vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Volkswagen Passat
- Length197.2 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight3,490 lb – 3,600 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 12.4 in shorter (197.2 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 4.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 19 lb heavier (3,545 lb vs 3,526 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 12.4 in shorter (197.2 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 4.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 19 lb heavier (3,545 lb vs 3,526 lb)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 12.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 184.8 in | 12.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 68.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,545 lb | 3,526 lb | 19 lb |
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