VW Passat generations
(Length)| Generation year | Length |
|---|---|
| Passat, Model year 1973 (B1) | 4190 mm |
| Passat, Model year 1977 (B1 (1. Facelift)) | 4290 mm |
| Passat, Model year 1980 (B2) | 4435 mm |
| Passat, Model year 1985 (B2 (1. Facelift)) | 4530 mm |
| Passat, Model year 1988 (B3) | 4575 mm |
| Passat, Model year 1993 (B4) | 4605 mm |
| Passat, Model year 1996 (Passat B5) | 4675 mm |
| Passat, Model year 2000 (Passat B5 (1. Facelift)) | 4703 mm |
| Passat, Model year 2005 (Passat B6) | 4765 mm |
| Passat, Model year 2010 (Passat B7) | 4796 mm |
| Passat, Model year 2014 (B8) | 4767 mm |
| Passat, Model year 2019 (B8 (1. Facelift)) | 4775 mm |
| Passat, Model year 2024 (Passat B9) | 4917 mm |
The length compared to other VW models
In the vast carpark that is the Volkswagen lineup, the Passat plays a rather intriguing role. It’s like the middle child who's grown a bit too tall for the family hatchback but isn’t quite ready to take on the challenges of full-sized SUV adulthood. With the B9’s length making it a noticeable presence, the Passat asserts itself among siblings like the VW up!, Polo, and even the Tiguan, showing them how stretching out is really done. Yet, it glances admiringly (or is that enviously?) at the Arteon and Touareg, dreaming of the day it might just outgrow them all.
VW Passat vs other current cars by VW
(Length)| Variant name | Length |
|---|---|
| up! | 3600 mm |
| up! e-up! | 3600 mm |
| up! GTI | 3600 mm |
| up! cross up! | 3628 mm |
| Polo | 4074 mm |
| Polo GTI | 4074 mm |
| T-Cross | 4127 mm |
| T-Roc | 4236 mm |
| T-Roc R | 4236 mm |
| ID.3 | 4264 mm |
| Taigo | 4266 mm |
| T-Roc Cabriolet | 4271 mm |
| Golf | 4284 mm |
| Golf GTD | 4287 mm |
| Golf GTE | 4287 mm |
| Golf GTI | 4287 mm |
| Golf R | 4290 mm |
| Tiguan | 4509 mm |
| Tiguan R | 4514 mm |
| Touran | 4527 mm |
| ID.4 GTX | 4582 mm |
| ID.4 | 4584 mm |
| ID.5 | 4599 mm |
| ID.5 GTX | 4599 mm |
| Golf Variant | 4633 mm |
| Golf Alltrack | 4639 mm |
| Golf R Variant | 4644 mm |
| Tiguan Allspace | 4728 mm |
| Passat GTE Variant | 4773 mm |
| Passat Variant | 4773 mm |
| Passat GTE Limousine | 4775 mm |
| Passat Limousine | 4775 mm |
| Passat Alltrack | 4780 mm |
| Arteon | 4866 mm |
| Arteon R | 4866 mm |
| Arteon R Shooting Brake | 4866 mm |
| Arteon Shooting Brake | 4866 mm |
| Touareg | 4878 mm |
| Touareg R | 4878 mm |
| ID.7 | 4961 mm |
How does the length of the VW Passat compare to it's nearest competitors?
But how does it fare against the competition, you ask? Oh, it’s like putting a professional wrestler in the ring with a bunch of schoolchildren. The Passat dwarfs rivals like the Lynk & Co 01 and the Mazda 2, making them look like they’ve been left in the wash for too long. Even the chunky Nissan Pathfinder and the stately Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse, at 4740 mm and 4818 mm respectively, must concede defeat in this length-obsessed showdown. Volkswagen's German masterpiece plays in a league of its own, straddling the line between premium comfort and practical necessity, all wrapped up in a beautifully elongated package.
VW Passat vs. similar cars
(Length)| Car model | Length |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse 2006 | 5096 mm |
| Audi A8 2002 | 5051 mm |
| Jaguar XF 2008 | 4961 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse 2005 | 4922 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS 2004 | 4920 mm |
| VW Passat 2024 | 4917 mm |
| Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 | 4915 mm |
| Toyota Land Cruiser J8/J10/J20 1998 | 4890 mm |
| Dodge Journey 2008 | 4888 mm |
| Hyundai ix55 2009 | 4840 mm |
| Peugeot 508 2010 | 4823 mm |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 | 4788 mm |
| ALPINA XD4 2018 | 4751 mm |
| BMW X5 2000 | 4667 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 2015 | 4656 mm |
| ALPINA XD3 2013 | 4647 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 2019 | 4634 mm |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999 | 4611 mm |
| Cadillac XT4 2020 | 4593 mm |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2003 | 4485 mm |
| Infiniti QX30 2016 | 4425 mm |
| VW Nutzfahrzeuge Caddy 2003 | 4405 mm |
| Hyundai Tucson 2004 | 4325 mm |
| Mitsubishi Pajero 2000 | 4280 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse 2000 | 4230 mm |
| Audi A2 2000 | 3826 mm |
| Casalini 550 2022 | 3000 mm |
| Casalini M20 2022 | 3000 mm |
| Ligier JS 60 2020 | 3000 mm |
| Aixam Ambition 2023 | 2800 mm |
| Aixam Emotion 2020 | 2780 mm |
