Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Volkswagen Passat
- Length188.5 in
- Height55.4 in
- Wheelbase105.2 in
- Curb weight2,998 lb – 3,252 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.5 in – 86.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.6 in shorter (188.5 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 7.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in taller (55.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 126 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 3,251 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Toyota Camry is 7.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in taller (55.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 126 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 3,251 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.6 in shorter (188.5 in vs 183.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is narrower by 7.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Camry — Based on length × width (Toyota Camry)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.5 in | 183.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 77.5 in | 7.4 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 58.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.2 in | 106.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,125 lb | 3,251 lb | 126 lb |
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