Volkswagen Passat vs Dodge Avenger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Dodge Avenger
- Length191.6 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Curb weight3,166 lb – 3,446 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Dodge Avenger width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in shorter (191.6 in vs 192.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 108.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 198 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,504 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 198 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,504 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 108.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in shorter (191.6 in vs 192.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Dodge Avenger
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Dodge Avenger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 192.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 108.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 3,504 lb | 198 lb |
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