Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Passat B9 vs Volkswagen Passat B8: size comparison
- Length Passat B9 150 mm6 in longer
- Width Passat B9 20 mm0.8 in wider
- Height Passat B9 50 mm2 in taller
- Boot Passat B9 104 L3.7 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 Passat B9 is 150 mm6 in longer, 20 mm0.8 in wider and 50 mm2 in taller than the Passat B8.
| Dimension | Passat B9 | Passat B8 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,917 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,917 mm | 4,767 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,767 mm | +150 mm+6 in +3.1% |
| Width | 1,852 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,852 mm | 1,832 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,832 mm | +20 mm+0.8 in +1.1% |
| Height | 1,506 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,506 mm | 1,456 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,456 mm | +50 mm+2 in +3.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,841 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,841 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 9.11 m²98.0 sq ft98.0 sq ft9.11 m² | 8.73 m²94.0 sq ft94.0 sq ft8.73 m² | +0.37 m²+4.0 sq ft +4.3% |
| Boot | 690 L24.4 cu ft24.4 cu ft690 L | 586 L20.7 cu ft20.7 cu ft586 L | +104 L+3.7 cu ft +17.7% |
| Kerb weight | 1,573–1,849 kg3,468–4,076 lb3,468–4,076 lb1,573–1,849 kg | 1,387–1,721 kg3,058–3,794 lb3,058–3,794 lb1,387–1,721 kg | +186 kg+410 lb +13.4% |
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 B9
- Single garage
- Tight 583 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 574 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 83 mm3 in to spare in length, 324 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 Volkswagen Passat B9 or the Volkswagen Passat B8?
The Volkswagen Passat B9 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Passat B9 is 150 mm longer, 20 mm wider and 50 mm taller than the Passat B8.
Will the Volkswagen Passat B9 and the Volkswagen Passat B8 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Passat B9 fits, but it is tight to get out (583 mm to spare in length, 574 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 B9: 690 L against 586 L in the Volkswagen Passat B8 (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.