Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2022 Volkswagen Passat really have?

The 2024 Volkswagen Passat measures 193.7 in long, 72.4 in wide, 57.9 in tall, on a 110.2 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 3,325 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Volkswagen Passat curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2022):

The Volkswagen Passat measures 193.7 in long, 72.4 in wide and 57.9 in tall, on a 110.2 in wheelbase, weighing about 3,325 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026

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Volkswagen Passat Dimensions — All Years

Year	Body / Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb Weight
2024	PASSAT 4DR SEDAN	193.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,325 lbs
2023	PASSAT 4DR SEDAN	193.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,325 lbs
2022	PASSAT 4DR SEDAN	193.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,325 lbs
2021	PASSAT 4DR SEDAN	193.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,325 lbs
2020	PASSAT 4DR SEDAN	193.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,325 lbs
2019Config 1 of 2	PASSAT VR6 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,446 lbs
2019Config 2 of 2	PASSAT 2.0L TSI 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,263 lbs
2018Config 1 of 2	PASSAT VR6 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,446 lbs
2018Config 2 of 2	PASSAT 2.0L TSI 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,263 lbs
2017Config 1 of 2	PASSAT VR6 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,446 lbs
2017Config 2 of 2	PASSAT 1.8L TSI 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,172 lbs
2016Config 1 of 3	PASSAT VR6 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,446 lbs
2016Config 2 of 3	PASSAT TDI 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,408 lbs
2016Config 3 of 3	PASSAT 1.8L TSI 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,172 lbs
2015Config 1 of 3	PASSAT TDI 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,408 lbs
2015Config 2 of 3	PASSAT 3.6L 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,446 lbs
2015Config 3 of 3	PASSAT 1.8L TSI 4DR SEDAN	191.7 in	72.4 in	57.9 in	110.2 in	3,172 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Volkswagen Passat data analysis

How Volkswagen Passat overall length varies

Across 17 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2024 Volkswagen Passat, overall length runs from 192 inches to 194 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2020 Volkswagen Passat (PASSAT 4DR SEDAN) at 194 inches, and the weakest to the 2019 car (PASSAT VR6 4DR SEDAN) at 192 inches — a spread of 1%. The narrow spread means any year of the Volkswagen Passat in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2024

Average overall length for the 2024 Volkswagen Passat is 194 inches, against 194 inches for the 2023 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Volkswagen Passat data

This page lists every 2015 through 2024 Volkswagen Passat record we hold for this measurement — 17 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Volkswagen Passat numbers

The 2015 through 2024 Volkswagen Passat entries here cover the variants PASSAT 4DR SEDAN, PASSAT VR6 4DR SEDAN, PASSAT 2.0L TSI 4DR SEDAN, PASSAT 1.8L TSI 4DR SEDAN, PASSAT TDI 4DR SEDAN and PASSAT 3.6L 4DR SEDAN. 2016 is the busiest model year in the record with 3 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Volkswagen Passat figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Volkswagen Passat record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Volkswagen Passat fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width

Fits

72.4 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 23.6 in of total clearance, so roughly 12 in per side.

Garage door height

Clears

57.9 in tall — 26.1 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space

Fits a standard stall

193.7 in long leaves 22.3 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 35.6 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2024 Volkswagen Passat is 2 in longer than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (110.2 in) accounts for about 57% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Volkswagen Passat curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Passat Dimensions

How long is the Volkswagen Passat?

The Volkswagen Passat is 193.701 inches long, 72.4409 inches wide and 57.874 inches tall. That is roughly 16.1 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Volkswagen Passat fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 193.701 in long and 72.4409 in wide, the Volkswagen Passat fits with 46 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Volkswagen Passat weigh?

Curb weight for the Volkswagen Passat is about 3,325 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.