2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant vs. 2016 DS 3
Dimensions Comparison

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant and the 2016 DS 3 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant measures 4820 mm (189.76 in), making it 866 mm (34.09 in) (18.0 %) longer than the 2016 DS 3 at 3954 mm (155.67 in). Looking at width, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant spans 1820 mm (71.65 in), which is 105 mm (4.13 in) (5.8 %) broader than the 2016 DS 3 at 1715 mm (67.52 in). As for height, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant stands at 1517 mm (59.72 in), giving it an extra 59 mm (2.32 in) (3.9 %) compared to the 2016 DS 3 at 1458 mm (57.40 in).

Overall, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant is longer, wider and taller than the 2016 DS 3.

Length
4820 mm189.8 in
3954 mm155.7 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1715 mm67.5 in
Height
1517 mm59.7 in
1458 mm57.4 in

2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant Side View Left
4820 mm189.8 in 🟒 +866 mm+34.1 in (+21.9%)
2016 DS 3 Preview
3954 mm155.7 in πŸ”΄ -866 mm-34.1 in (-18.0%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant Front View
1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +105 mm+4.1 in (+6.1%)
2016 DS 3 Front View
1715 mm67.5 in πŸ”΄ -105 mm-4.1 in (-5.8%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant Rear View
1517 mm59.7 in 🟒 +59 mm+2.3 in (+4.0%)
2016 DS 3 Rear View
1458 mm57.4 in πŸ”΄ -59 mm-2.3 in (-3.9%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant
2016 DS 3

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

General Info

Body Style:

Wagon
Hatchback

Model Year:

2005
2016

Production:

2005-2008 Discontinued Model
2016-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4774-4820 mm188.0-189.8 in
🟒 +820 mm+32.3 in (+20.7%) - 🟒 +866 mm+34.1 in (+21.9%)
3954 mm155.7 in
πŸ”΄ -866 mm-34.1 in (-18.0%) - πŸ”΄ -820 mm-32.3 in (-17.2%)

Width:

1820 mm71.7 in
🟒 +105 mm+4.1 in (+6.1%)
1715 mm67.5 in
πŸ”΄ -105 mm-4.1 in (-5.8%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1991-2004 mm78.4-78.9 in
πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-0.6%)
2004 mm78.9 in
🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+0.7%)

Height:

1456-1517 mm57.3-59.7 in
πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%) - 🟒 +59 mm+2.3 in (+4.0%)
1458 mm57.4 in
πŸ”΄ -59 mm-2.3 in (-3.9%) - 🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)

Ground Clearance:

114 mm4.5 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

523-603 liter18.5-21.3 cu ft
🟒 +238 liter+8.4 cu ft (+83.5%) - 🟒 +318 liter+11.2 cu ft (+111.6%)
285 liter10.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -318 liter-11.2 cu ft (-52.7%) - πŸ”΄ -238 liter-8.4 cu ft (-45.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1651-1731 liter58.3-61.1 cu ft
🟒 +671 liter+23.7 cu ft (+68.5%) - 🟒 +751 liter+26.5 cu ft (+76.6%)
980 liter34.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -751 liter-26.5 cu ft (-43.4%) - πŸ”΄ -671 liter-23.7 cu ft (-40.6%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1398-1725 kg3082-3803 lbs
🟒 +248 kg+547 lbs (+21.6%) - 🟒 +640 kg+1411 lbs (+59.0%)
1085-1150 kg2392-2535 lbs
πŸ”΄ -640 kg-1411 lbs (-37.1%) - πŸ”΄ -248 kg-547 lbs (-17.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2020-2350 kg4453-5181 lbs
🟒 +367 kg+809 lbs (+22.2%) - 🟒 +839 kg+1850 lbs (+55.5%)
1511-1653 kg3331-3644 lbs
πŸ”΄ -839 kg-1850 lbs (-35.7%) - πŸ”΄ -367 kg-809 lbs (-18.2%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
🟒 +30 kg+66 lbs (+42.9%)
70 kg154 lbs
πŸ”΄ -30 kg-66 lbs (-30.0%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 7J x 16
  • 6.5 J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
  • 16 inches
  • 17 inches

Tire Size:

  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 215/55 R16 (W:215 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 235/45 R17 (W:235 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 195/55 R16 (W:195 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/45 R17 (W:205 | H:45 | D:17)

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