Volkswagen Passat vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Toyota Avalon
- Length184.3 in – 185.2 in
- Height57.5 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 4,067 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Toyota Avalon width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 7.2 in shorter (184.8 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (68.7 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: Volkswagen Passat is 212 lb heavier (3,640 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 212 lb heavier (3,640 lb vs 3,428 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (68.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 7.2 in shorter (184.8 in vs 191.9 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)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 191.9 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 71.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 107.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,640 lb | 3,428 lb | 212 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.3 in – 185.2 in).
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