Volkswagen Passat vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Audi A4
- Length184.3 in – 185.2 in
- Height57.5 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 4,067 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Audi A4 width69.5 in – 70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.3 in shorter (184.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 107 lb heavier (3,640 lb vs 3,533 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 107 lb heavier (3,640 lb vs 3,533 lb)
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.3 in shorter (184.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 104.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 179.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 69.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,640 lb | 3,533 lb | 107 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.3 in – 185.2 in).
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