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2021 Volkswagen Passat dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

193.6in long

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193.6 in long110.4 in wheelbase58.0 intall72.6 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 81 sedans (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 Volkswagen Passat: outside dimensions by trim
TrimsLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
All 3 trims193.6 in72.2 in72.6 in58.0 in110.4 in5.4 in36.4 ft
2021 Volkswagen Passat: weight by trim
TrimsCurb weight
All 3 trims3,314 lb
2021 Volkswagen Passat: cargo and room by trim
TrimsCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
All 3 trims15.9 cu ft15.9 cu ft102.0 cu ft42.4 in39.1 in38.3 in37.8 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,314 lb
Kilograms
1,503 kg
US tons
1.7 tons

S FWD.

Heavier than 26% of 81 sedans (2021).

Garage fit

2021 Volkswagen Passat in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes70.4 in35.9 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes94.4 in47.9 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes46.4 in83.9 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes94.4 in107.9 in
2021 Volkswagen Passat through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes23.4 in26.0 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes35.4 in26.0 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 72.6 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 70.4 in spare length. 35.9 in each side.
  • Door: 35.4 in spare width. 26.0 in above the roof.

Size class

Mid-size sedan.

Longer than 55% of 81 sedans (2021).

Median of 81 sedans (2021): 192.9 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 15.9 cu ft. More than 64% of 74 sedans (2021).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 Volkswagen Passat and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs PassatCargo, seats upvs Passat
Dodge Charger198.4 in+4.8 in16.5 cu ft+0.6 cu ft
Toyota Avalon195.9 in+2.3 in16.1 cu ftabout the same
Toyota Mirai195.8 in+2.2 in9.6 cu ft-6.3 cu ft
Chevrolet Malibu194.2 in+0.6 in15.7 cu ftabout the same
Volkswagen Passat193.6 in-15.9 cu ft-
Kia K5193.1 in-0.5 in16.0 cu ftabout the same
Hyundai Sonata192.9 in-0.7 in16.0 cu ftabout the same
Nissan Altima192.9 in-0.7 in15.4 cu ft-0.5 cu ft
Mazda MAZDA6192.7 in-0.9 in14.7 cu ft-1.2 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

S FWD.

Front legroom
42.4 inMore than 71% of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear legroom
39.1 inMore than 82% of 80 sedans (2021).
Front headroom
38.3 inMore than 29% of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear headroom
37.8 inMore than 68% of 80 sedans (2021).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked