Volkswagen Passat vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Toyota Camry
- Length191.6 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Curb weight3,166 lb – 3,446 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Toyota Camry width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Camry is 2.4 in shorter (191.6 in vs 189.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Toyota Camry is 2.4 in shorter (191.6 in vs 189.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Toyota Camry
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Camry — Based on length × width (Toyota Camry)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 189.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 109.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 3,305 lb | 1 lb |
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