Volkswagen Passat vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Toyota Camry
- 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 Camry width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.6 in shorter (183.9 in vs 188.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 105.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 225 lb heavier (3,350 lb vs 3,125 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 225 lb heavier (3,350 lb vs 3,125 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.6 in shorter (183.9 in vs 188.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 105.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Toyota Camry
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 188.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 70.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 55.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,350 lb | 3,125 lb | 225 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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