Short answer: the Volkswagen Passat (2011) is bigger — it is 9 cm4 in90 mm longer and 1.4 cm0.6 in14 mm wider than the Volkswagen Passat Sedan (2005).
Volkswagen Passat vs Volkswagen Passat
Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.
Volkswagen Passat (2011) vs Volkswagen Passat Sedan (2005): the differences
- The Volkswagen Passat (2011) is 9 cm4 in90 mm longer, 1.4 cm0.6 in14 mm wider and the same height than the Volkswagen Passat Sedan (2005).
- Its wheelbase is 280.3 cm9 ft 2 in2,803 mm against 270.9 cm8 ft 11 in2,709 mm (9.4 cm4 in94 mm longer).
- Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.
Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage
| Car | Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m | Single garage, 7 ft door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat (2011) | Doesn't fit | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
| Volkswagen Passat Sedan (2005) | Fits, but tight | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
See the full specifications and sources: Volkswagen Passat (2011) · Volkswagen Passat Sedan (2005). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.