Volkswagen Passat vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Audi A4
- Length193.6 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,325 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Audi A4 width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 6.1 in shorter (193.6 in vs 187.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 197 lb heavier (3,325 lb vs 3,522 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 197 lb heavier (3,325 lb vs 3,522 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.2 in)
- Length: Audi A4 is 6.1 in shorter (193.6 in vs 187.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 187.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,325 lb | 3,522 lb | 197 lb |
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