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2015 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2017 Tesla Model 3

Here’s how 2015 Volkswagen Passat and 2017 Tesla Model 3 compare in size: 2015 Volkswagen Passat is longer than 2017 Tesla Model 3, offering more overall body length. 2017 Tesla Model 3 is wider than 2015 Volkswagen Passat, giving it a broader stance. 2015 Volkswagen Passat is taller than 2017 Tesla Model 3, which could improve headroom or visibility.

Length
4767 mm187.7 in
4694 mm184.8 in
Width
1832 mm72.1 in
1849 mm72.8 in
Height
1476 mm58.1 in
1443 mm56.8 in

2015 Volkswagen Passat Side View Left
4767 mm187.7 in 🟒 +73 mm+2.9 in (+1.6%)
2017 Tesla Model 3 Side View Left
4694 mm184.8 in πŸ”΄ -73 mm-2.9 in (-1.5%)
2015 Volkswagen Passat Front View
1832 mm72.1 in πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-0.9%)
2017 Tesla Model 3 Front View
1849 mm72.8 in 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+0.9%)
2015 Volkswagen Passat Rear View
1476 mm58.1 in 🟒 +33 mm+1.3 in (+2.3%)
2017 Tesla Model 3 Rear View
1443 mm56.8 in πŸ”΄ -33 mm-1.3 in (-2.2%)
2015 Volkswagen Passat
2017 Tesla Model 3

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan, Coupe

Model Year:

2015
2017

Production:

2014-2019 Discontinued Model
2017-2020 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4767 mm187.7 in
🟒 +73 mm+2.9 in (+1.6%)
4694 mm184.8 in
πŸ”΄ -73 mm-2.9 in (-1.5%)

Width:

1832 mm72.1 in
πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-0.9%)
1849 mm72.8 in
🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+0.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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1933 mm76.1 in

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2083 mm82.0 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.2%)
2088 mm82.2 in
🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.2%)

Height:

1456-1476 mm57.3-58.1 in
🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+0.9%) - 🟒 +33 mm+1.3 in (+2.3%)
1443 mm56.8 in
πŸ”΄ -33 mm-1.3 in (-2.2%) - πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-0.9%)

Ground Clearance:

145 mm5.7 in
🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+3.6%)
140 mm5.5 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-3.4%)

Trunk Capacity:

402-586 liter14.2-20.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -23 liter-0.8 cu ft (-5.4%) - 🟒 +161 liter+5.7 cu ft (+37.9%)
425 liter15.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -161 liter-5.7 cu ft (-27.5%) - 🟒 +23 liter+0.8 cu ft (+5.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

968-1152 liter34.2-40.7 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1367-1721 kg3014-3794 lbs
πŸ”΄ -489 kg-1078 lbs (-26.3%) - 🟒 +112 kg+247 lbs (+7.0%)
1609-1856 kg3547-4092 lbs
πŸ”΄ -112 kg-247 lbs (-6.5%) - 🟒 +489 kg+1078 lbs (+35.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1910-2260 kg4211-4982 lbs
πŸ”΄ -395 kg-871 lbs (-17.1%) - 🟒 +200 kg+441 lbs (+9.7%)
2060-2305 kg4542-5082 lbs
πŸ”΄ -200 kg-441 lbs (-8.8%) - 🟒 +395 kg+871 lbs (+20.7%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.0J x 17
  • 7J x 17
  • 6.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19
18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 20

Tire Size:

  • 215/55 R17 (W:215 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 215/55 R17 H (W:215 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 215/60 R16 (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 215/60 R16 H (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 235/40 R19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 235/45 R18 (W:235 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 235/45 R18 V (W:235 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 235/35 R20 (W:235 | H:35 | D:20)
  • P235/35 R20 (W:235 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 235/40 R19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • P235/40 R19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 235/45 R18 (W:235 | H:45 | D:18)
  • P235/45 R18 (W:235 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 245/35 R20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 245/35 ZR20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)

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