Volkswagen Passat vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Buick Regal
- Length191.6 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Curb weight3,166 lb – 3,459 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Buick Regal width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Regal is 1.4 in shorter (191.6 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 107.8 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 343 lb heavier (3,313 lb vs 3,655 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 343 lb heavier (3,313 lb vs 3,655 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 107.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Buick Regal is 1.4 in shorter (191.6 in vs 190.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Regal — Buick Regal is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 190.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 107.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,313 lb | 3,655 lb | 343 lb |
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