Volkswagen Passat vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Honda Accord
- Length188.2 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,829 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Honda Accord width71.3 in – 71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in shorter (188.2 in vs 189.3 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 321 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,247 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 321 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,247 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in shorter (188.2 in vs 189.3 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 189.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,567 lb | 3,247 lb | 321 lb |
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