Volkswagen Passat vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Honda Accord
- Length191.9 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,285 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Honda Accord width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 in shorter (191.9 in vs 192.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 1.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 6 lb heavier (3,285 lb vs 3,280 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 1.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 7.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 6 lb heavier (3,285 lb vs 3,280 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Accord — Honda Accord has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 192.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 7.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,285 lb | 3,280 lb | 6 lb |
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