Volkswagen Passat vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Acura TL
- Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,344 lb – 3,512 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Acura TL width74.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 7.4 in shorter (188.1 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 396 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 396 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,824 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 7.4 in shorter (188.1 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Acura TL
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Acura TL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 195.5 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,824 lb | 396 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.0 in – 188.2 in).
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