Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford Taurus I vs Volkswagen Passat B8: size comparison
- Length Taurus I 18 mm0.7 in longer
- Width Passat B8 34 mm1 in wider
- Height Passat B8 77 mm3 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Taurus I is 18 mm0.7 in longer, 34 mm1 in narrower and 77 mm3 in lower than the Passat B8.
| Dimension | Taurus I | Passat B8 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,785 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,785 mm | 4,767 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,767 mm | +18 mm+0.7 in +0.4% |
| Width | 1,798 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,798 mm | 1,832 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,832 mm | −34 mm−1 in −1.9% |
| Height | 1,379 mm4 ft 6 in4 ft 6 in1,379 mm | 1,456 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,456 mm | −77 mm−3 in −5.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,692 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 8.60 m²92.6 sq ft92.6 sq ft8.60 m² | 8.73 m²94.0 sq ft94.0 sq ft8.73 m² | −0.13 m²−1.4 sq ft −1.5% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 586 L20.7 cu ft20.7 cu ft586 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,380 kg3,042 lb3,042 lb1,380 kg | 1,387–1,721 kg3,058–3,794 lb3,058–3,794 lb1,387–1,721 kg | −7 kg−15 lb −0.5% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Taurus I
- Single garage
- Fits 715 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 601 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 215 mm8 in to spare in length, 351 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Passat B8
- Single garage
- Tight 733 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 584 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 233 mm9 in to spare in length, 334 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ford Taurus I or the Volkswagen Passat B8?
The Volkswagen Passat B8 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Taurus I is 18 mm longer, 34 mm narrower and 77 mm lower than the Passat B8.
Will the Ford Taurus I and the Volkswagen Passat B8 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ford Taurus I fits with room to open the doors (715 mm to spare in length, 601 mm each side). The Volkswagen Passat B8 fits, but it is tight to get out (733 mm to spare in length, 584 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.