Volkswagen Passat vs Dodge Avenger Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Dodge Avenger

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.6 in
  • Height58.5 in
  • Wheelbase110.4 in
  • Curb weight3,166 lb – 3,459 lb
Front / width
  • 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 191 lb heavier (3,313 lb vs 3,504 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 191 lb heavier (3,313 lb vs 3,504 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 108.9 in)
  3. Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.8 in)
  4. Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in shorter (191.6 in vs 192.6 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen PassatVolkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Dodge Avenger
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen PassatVolkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen PassatBased on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen PassatDodge AvengerDifference
Length191.6 in192.6 in1.0 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in0.6 in
Height58.5 in58.4 in0.1 in
Wheelbase110.4 in108.9 in1.5 in
Curb weight3,313 lb3,504 lb191 lb

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