Volkswagen Passat vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Honda Accord
- Length184.3 in – 185.2 in
- Height57.5 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,225 lb – 4,034 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Honda Accord width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.4 in shorter (184.8 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 494 lb heavier (3,630 lb vs 3,136 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 494 lb heavier (3,630 lb vs 3,136 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.4 in shorter (184.8 in vs 188.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 188.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,630 lb | 3,136 lb | 494 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.3 in – 185.2 in).
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