Volkswagen Passat vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Toyota Camry
- Length191.9 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,263 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Toyota Camry width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Camry is 1.0 in shorter (191.9 in vs 190.9 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)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 87 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 3,350 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 87 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 3,350 lb)
- 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 1.0 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
- More ground clearanceToyota Camry — Toyota Camry has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Camry — Based on length × width (Toyota Camry)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 190.9 in | 1.0 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 | 5.4 in | 6.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,263 lb | 3,350 lb | 87 lb |
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