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BMW i4 G26 vs Volkswagen Passat B8: size comparison

  • Length i4 G26 18 mm0.7 in longer
  • Width i4 G26 20 mm0.8 in wider
  • Height About the same height
  • Boot Passat B8 116 L4.1 cu ft more

Car 1 blue, solid outline

i4 G26 BMW · 2021–present · Sedan i4 G26 4,785 × 1,852 × 1,448 mm15 ft 8 in × 6 ft 1 in × 4 ft 9 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

Passat B8 Volkswagen · 2014–2023 · Sedan Passat B8 4,767 × 1,832 × 1,456 mm15 ft 8 in × 6 ft 0 in × 4 ft 9 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: i4 G26
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: Passat B8
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,856 mmWheelbase 9 ft 4 inLength 4,785 mmLength 15 ft 8 in1,448 mm4 ft 9 inLength 4,767 mmLength 15 ft 8 in1,456 mm4 ft 9 in

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

Dimensions and difference

The i4 G26 is 18 mm0.7 in longer, 20 mm0.8 in wider and 8 mm0.3 in lower than the Passat B8.

Dimensioni4 G26Passat B8Difference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,785 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,785 mm4,767 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,767 mm +18 mm+0.7 in +0.4%
Width1,852 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,852 mm1,832 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,832 mm +20 mm+0.8 in +1.1%
Height1,448 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,448 mm1,456 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,456 mm −8 mm−0.3 in −0.5%
Wheelbase2,856 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,856 mmNot in our catalog yet -
Footprint8.86 m²95.4 sq ft95.4 sq ft8.86 m²8.73 m²94.0 sq ft94.0 sq ft8.73 m² +0.13 m²+1.4 sq ft +1.5%
Boot470 L16.6 cu ft16.6 cu ft470 L586 L20.7 cu ft20.7 cu ft586 L −116 L−4.1 cu ft −19.8%
Kerb weight2,070–2,290 kg4,564–5,049 lb4,564–5,049 lb2,070–2,290 kg1,387–1,721 kg3,058–3,794 lb3,058–3,794 lb1,387–1,721 kg +683 kg+1,506 lb +49.2%

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.

i4 G26

Single garage
Tight 715 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 574 mm1 ft 11 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 215 mm8 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

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the BMW i4 G26 or the Volkswagen Passat B8?

The BMW i4 G26 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The i4 G26 is 18 mm longer, 20 mm wider and 8 mm lower than the Passat B8.

Will the BMW i4 G26 and the Volkswagen Passat B8 fit in a standard garage?

In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW i4 G26 fits, but it is tight to get out (715 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 B8: 586 L against 470 L in the BMW i4 G26 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).

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