Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Passat B9 vs Volvo V90: size comparison
- Length V90 19 mm0.7 in longer
- Width V90 167 mm7 in wider
- Height Passat B9 31 mm1 in taller
- Boot Passat B9 115 L4.1 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 Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Passat B9 is 19 mm0.7 in shorter, 167 mm7 in narrower and 31 mm1 in taller than the V90. Its wheelbase is 100 mm4 in shorter.
| Dimension | Passat B9 | V90 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,917 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,917 mm | 4,936 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,936 mm | −19 mm−0.7 in −0.4% |
| Width | 1,852 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,852 mm | 2,019 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in2,019 mm | −167 mm−7 in −8.3% |
| Height | 1,506 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,506 mm | 1,475 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,475 mm | +31 mm+1 in +2.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,841 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,841 mm | 2,941 mm9 ft 8 in9 ft 8 in2,941 mm | −100 mm−4 in −3.4% |
| Footprint | 9.11 m²98.0 sq ft98.0 sq ft9.11 m² | 9.97 m²107.3 sq ft107.3 sq ft9.97 m² | −0.86 m²−9.3 sq ft −8.6% |
| Boot | 690 L24.4 cu ft24.4 cu ft690 L | 575 L20.3 cu ft20.3 cu ft575 L | +115 L+4.1 cu ft +20.0% |
| Kerb weight | 1,573–1,849 kg3,468–4,076 lb3,468–4,076 lb1,573–1,849 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 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
V90
- Single garage
- Tight 564 mm1 ft 10 in to spare in length, 491 mm1 ft 7 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 64 mm3 in to spare in length, 241 mm9 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Passat B9 or the Volvo V90?
The Volvo V90 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Passat B9 is 19 mm shorter, 167 mm narrower and 31 mm taller than the V90. Its wheelbase is 100 mm shorter.
Will the Volkswagen Passat B9 and the Volvo V90 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 Volvo V90 fits, but it is tight to get out (564 mm to spare in length, 491 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 575 L in the Volvo V90 (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.