Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Passat B8 vs Honda Accord IX: size comparison
- Length Accord IX 95 mm4 in longer
- Width Accord IX 17 mm0.7 in wider
- Height Accord IX 10 mm0.4 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 Passat B8 is 95 mm4 in shorter, 17 mm0.7 in narrower and 10 mm0.4 in lower than the Accord IX.
| Dimension | Passat B8 | Accord IX | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,767 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,767 mm | 4,862 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,862 mm | −95 mm−4 in −2.0% |
| Width | 1,832 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,832 mm | 1,849 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,849 mm | −17 mm−0.7 in −0.9% |
| Height | 1,456 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,456 mm | 1,466 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,466 mm | −10 mm−0.4 in −0.7% |
| Wheelbase | Not in our catalog yet | 2,776 mm9 ft 1 in9 ft 1 in2,776 mm | - |
| Footprint | 8.73 m²94.0 sq ft94.0 sq ft8.73 m² | 8.99 m²96.8 sq ft96.8 sq ft8.99 m² | −0.26 m²−2.8 sq ft −2.9% |
| Boot | 586 L20.7 cu ft20.7 cu ft586 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,387–1,721 kg3,058–3,794 lb3,058–3,794 lb1,387–1,721 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
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.
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
Accord IX
- Single garage
- Tight 638 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 576 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 138 mm5 in to spare in length, 326 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Passat B8 or the Honda Accord IX?
The Honda Accord IX is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Passat B8 is 95 mm shorter, 17 mm narrower and 10 mm lower than the Accord IX.
Will the Volkswagen Passat B8 and the Honda Accord IX fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Passat B8 fits, but it is tight to get out (733 mm to spare in length, 584 mm each side). The Honda Accord IX fits, but it is tight to get out (638 mm to spare in length, 576 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.