Volkswagen Passat vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Honda Accord
- Length193.6 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,314 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Honda Accord width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.5 in shorter (193.6 in vs 196.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 24 lb heavier (3,314 lb vs 3,290 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.5 in shorter (193.6 in vs 196.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 24 lb heavier (3,314 lb vs 3,290 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.5 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
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 196.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,314 lb | 3,290 lb | 24 lb |
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