Volkswagen Passat vs Dodge Avenger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Dodge Avenger
- Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,819 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Dodge Avenger width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in shorter (188.1 in vs 190.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 108.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 34 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,547 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 108.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in shorter (188.1 in vs 190.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 34 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,547 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Dodge Avenger
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Dodge Avenger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 190.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 58.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 108.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,513 lb | 3,547 lb | 34 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.0 in – 188.2 in).
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