Toyota Avalon vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Volkswagen Passat
- Length197.6 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight3,572 lb – 3,616 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.0 in shorter (197.6 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 288 lb heavier (3,594 lb vs 3,306 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 288 lb heavier (3,594 lb vs 3,306 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.0 in shorter (197.6 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 191.6 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,594 lb | 3,306 lb | 288 lb |
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