Volkswagen Passat vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Ford Fusion
- Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,953 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Ford Fusion width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in shorter (188.1 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 107.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 253 lb heavier (3,629 lb vs 3,376 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 253 lb heavier (3,629 lb vs 3,376 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in shorter (188.1 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 107.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Ford Fusion
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Fusion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 190.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 107.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,629 lb | 3,376 lb | 253 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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