Volkswagen Passat vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Ford Fusion
- Length191.9 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,263 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Ford Fusion width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fusion is 0.2 in shorter (191.9 in vs 191.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 293 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 3,556 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 293 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 3,556 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Ford Fusion
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Fusion — Ford Fusion has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Fusion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 191.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,263 lb | 3,556 lb | 293 lb |
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