Volkswagen Passat vs Kia K5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Kia K5
- Length193.6 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight3,369 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Kia K5 width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia K5 is 0.5 in shorter (193.6 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia K5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia K5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.2 in)
- Length: Kia K5 is 0.5 in shorter (193.6 in vs 193.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia K5 — Kia K5 is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Kia K5
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Kia K5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 193.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,369 lb | — | — |
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