Volkswagen Passat vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Buick Regal
- Length183.8 in – 184.1 in
- Height57.4 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in – 106.5 in
- Curb weight3,122 lb – 3,380 lb
- Width68.5 in – 86.5 in
- Buick Regal width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 12.3 in shorter (183.9 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Buick Regal is 4.8 in narrower (77.5 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 109.0 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 240 lb heavier (3,251 lb vs 3,491 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 240 lb heavier (3,251 lb vs 3,491 lb)
- Width: Buick Regal is 4.8 in narrower (77.5 in vs 72.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 12.3 in shorter (183.9 in vs 196.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 109.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Regal — Buick Regal is narrower by 4.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 196.2 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 72.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 109.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,251 lb | 3,491 lb | 240 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.8 in – 184.1 in).
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