Volkswagen Passat vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Acura TL
- Length191.6 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Curb weight3,166 lb – 3,446 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Acura TL width74.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.4 in shorter (191.6 in vs 194.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 541 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,847 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 541 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,847 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.4 in shorter (191.6 in vs 194.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 109.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Acura TL
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Acura TL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 194.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 74.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 109.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 3,847 lb | 541 lb |
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