Size comparison · drawn to scale
Honda Accord CV vs Volkswagen Passat B8: size comparison
- Length Accord CV 112 mm4 in longer
- Width Accord CV 30 mm1 in wider
- Height About the same height
- Boot Passat B8 114 L4.0 cu ft more
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 Accord CV is 112 mm4 in longer, 30 mm1 in wider and 6 mm0.2 in lower than the Passat B8.
| Dimension | Accord CV | Passat B8 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,879 mm16 ft 0 in16 ft 0 in4,879 mm | 4,767 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,767 mm | +112 mm+4 in +2.3% |
| Width | 1,862 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,862 mm | 1,832 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,832 mm | +30 mm+1 in +1.6% |
| Height | 1,450 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,450 mm | 1,456 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,456 mm | −6 mm−0.2 in −0.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm9 ft 3 in9 ft 3 in2,830 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 9.08 m²97.8 sq ft97.8 sq ft9.08 m² | 8.73 m²94.0 sq ft94.0 sq ft8.73 m² | +0.35 m²+3.8 sq ft +4.0% |
| Boot | 472 L16.7 cu ft16.7 cu ft472 L | 586 L20.7 cu ft20.7 cu ft586 L | −114 L−4.0 cu ft −19.5% |
| Kerb weight | 1,428 kg3,148 lb3,148 lb1,428 kg | 1,387–1,721 kg3,058–3,794 lb3,058–3,794 lb1,387–1,721 kg | +41 kg+90 lb +3.0% |
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.
Accord CV
- Single garage
- Tight 621 mm2 ft 0 in to spare in length, 569 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 121 mm5 in to spare in length, 319 mm1 ft 1 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 Honda Accord CV or the Volkswagen Passat B8?
The Honda Accord CV is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Accord CV is 112 mm longer, 30 mm wider and 6 mm lower than the Passat B8.
Will the Honda Accord CV and the Volkswagen Passat B8 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Honda Accord CV fits, but it is tight to get out (621 mm to spare in length, 569 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.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Passat B8: 586 L against 472 L in the Honda Accord CV (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
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.