Volkswagen Passat vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Acura TSX
- 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 TSX width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TSX is 1.9 in shorter (188.1 in vs 186.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 28 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,400 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Length: Acura TSX is 1.9 in shorter (188.1 in vs 186.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 28 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,400 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TSX — Acura TSX is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Acura TSX
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Acura TSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 186.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 56.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,400 lb | 28 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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