Volkswagen Passat vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Toyota Avalon
- Length183.8 in – 184.1 in
- Height57.5 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,043 lb – 3,656 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Toyota Avalon width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.0 in shorter (183.9 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.2 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 79 lb heavier (3,350 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.2 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.0 in shorter (183.9 in vs 191.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 79 lb heavier (3,350 lb vs 3,428 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 191.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 71.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 107.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,350 lb | 3,428 lb | 79 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.8 in – 184.1 in).
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