Volkswagen Passat vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Audi A4
- Length183.8 in – 185.2 in
- Height57.5 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,043 lb – 3,714 lb
- Width68.5 in – 68.7 in
- Audi A4 width68.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 7.2 in shorter (184.5 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.4 in narrower (68.6 in vs 68.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 102.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 133 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,246 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 133 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,246 lb)
- Length: Audi A4 is 7.2 in shorter (184.5 in vs 177.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 102.8 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.4 in narrower (68.6 in vs 68.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 177.3 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 68.6 in | 68.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 102.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,379 lb | 3,246 lb | 133 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.8 in – 185.2 in).
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