Volkswagen Passat vs Chrysler Sebring Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Chrysler Sebring
- 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
- Chrysler Sebring width69.2 in – 69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.0 in shorter (183.9 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Chrysler Sebring is 8.0 in narrower (77.5 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 4.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 104.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 54 lb heavier (3,251 lb vs 3,198 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chrysler Sebring is 8.0 in narrower (77.5 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 4.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 53.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.0 in shorter (183.9 in vs 191.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 54 lb heavier (3,251 lb vs 3,198 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 104.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Chrysler Sebring
- Narrower for tight parkingChrysler Sebring — Chrysler Sebring is narrower by 8.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChrysler Sebring — Based on length × width (Chrysler Sebring)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Chrysler Sebring | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 191.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 69.5 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 53.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 104.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,251 lb | 3,198 lb | 54 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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