Volkswagen Passat vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Audi A4
- Length191.9 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,263 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Audi A4 width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 6.8 in shorter (191.9 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 353 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 3,616 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 353 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 3,616 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.2 in)
- Length: Audi A4 is 6.8 in shorter (191.9 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 185.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 4.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,263 lb | 3,616 lb | 353 lb |
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