Compare Dimensions Side by Side 1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2017 Volkswagen Arteon
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
Here’s how the 1996 Volkswagen Passat and the 2017 Volkswagen Arteon compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2017 Volkswagen Arteon comes in at 4862 mm (191.42 in), giving it a 159 mm (6.26 in) (3.3 %) advantage over the 1996 Volkswagen Passat at 4703 mm (185.16 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Arteon stretches to 1871 mm (73.66 in), making it 125 mm (4.92 in) (6.7 %) wider than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat at 1746 mm (68.74 in). As for height, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat stands at 1462 mm (57.56 in), giving it an extra 12 mm (0.47 in) (0.8 %) compared to the 2017 Volkswagen Arteon at 1450 mm (57.09 in).
Overall, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat is taller than the 2017 Volkswagen Arteon, while the 2017 Volkswagen Arteon is longer and wider than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
Length
4703 mm185.2 in
4862 mm191.4 in
Width
1746 mm68.7 in
1871 mm73.7 in
Height
1462 mm57.6 in
1450 mm57.1 in
4703 mm185.2 in🔴 -159 mm-6.3 in (-3.3%)
4862 mm191.4 in🟢 +159 mm+6.3 in (+3.4%)
1746 mm68.7 in🔴 -125 mm-4.9 in (-6.7%)
1871 mm73.7 in🟢 +125 mm+4.9 in (+7.2%)
1462 mm57.6 in🟢 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.8%)
1450 mm57.1 in🔴 -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.8%)
1996 Volkswagen Passat
2017 Volkswagen Arteon
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Coupe
Model Year:
1996
2017
Production:
1996-2000 Discontinued Model
2017-2020 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4670-4703 mm183.9-185.2 in 🔴 -192 mm-7.6 in (-3.9%) - 🔴 -159 mm-6.3 in (-3.3%)
4862 mm191.4 in 🟢 +159 mm+6.3 in (+3.4%) - 🟢 +192 mm+7.6 in (+4.1%)
Width:
1740-1746 mm68.5-68.7 in 🔴 -131 mm-5.2 in (-7.0%) - 🔴 -125 mm-4.9 in (-6.7%)
1871 mm73.7 in 🟢 +125 mm+4.9 in (+7.2%) - 🟢 +131 mm+5.2 in (+7.5%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
2127 mm83.7 in
Height:
1462 mm57.6 in 🟢 +9 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%) - 🟢 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.9%)
1435-1450 mm56.5-57.1 in 🔴 -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.8%) - 🔴 -9 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%)
Ground Clearance:
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138 mm5.4 in
Trunk Capacity:
400-475 liter14.1-16.8 cu ft 🔴 -370 liter-13.1 cu ft (-48.1%) - 🔴 -88 liter-3.1 cu ft (-15.6%)
563-770 liter19.9-27.2 cu ft 🟢 +88 liter+3.1 cu ft (+18.5%) - 🟢 +370 liter+13.1 cu ft (+92.5%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
725-800 liter25.6-28.3 cu ft 🔴 -832 liter-29.4 cu ft (-53.4%) - 🔴 -757 liter-26.7 cu ft (-48.6%)
1557 liter55.0 cu ft 🟢 +757 liter+26.7 cu ft (+94.6%) - 🟢 +832 liter+29.4 cu ft (+114.8%)
