Toyota Avalon vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Volkswagen Passat
- Length195.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in – 5.3 in
- Curb weight3,560 lb – 3,704 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in shorter (195.9 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 307 lb heavier (3,632 lb vs 3,325 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 307 lb heavier (3,632 lb vs 3,325 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in shorter (195.9 in vs 193.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.3 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
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.9 in | 193.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 110.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,632 lb | 3,325 lb | 307 lb |
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