Volkswagen Passat vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Acura ILX
- Length193.6 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,314 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 11.4 in shorter (193.6 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 1.6 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 193 lb heavier (3,314 lb vs 3,122 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Acura ILX is 11.4 in shorter (193.6 in vs 182.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 193 lb heavier (3,314 lb vs 3,122 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 55.6 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 1.6 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 11.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 182.2 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 105.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,314 lb | 3,122 lb | 193 lb |
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