Volkswagen Passat vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Toyota Camry
- Length184.3 in – 185.2 in
- Height57.6 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,840 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Toyota Camry width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.4 in shorter (184.8 in vs 189.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 0.4 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 247 lb heavier (3,526 lb vs 3,279 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 247 lb heavier (3,526 lb vs 3,279 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.4 in shorter (184.8 in vs 189.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 0.4 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry 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 4.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Toyota Camry
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 189.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 107.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,526 lb | 3,279 lb | 247 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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