Volkswagen Passat vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Hyundai Sonata
- Length193.6 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,325 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Hyundai Sonata width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 in shorter (193.6 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 97 lb heavier (3,325 lb vs 3,228 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 97 lb heavier (3,325 lb vs 3,228 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 192.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,325 lb | 3,228 lb | 97 lb |
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