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2017 Tesla Model 3 vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat

Here’s how 2017 Tesla Model 3 and 2015 Volkswagen Passat compare in size: 2015 Volkswagen Passat is longer than 2017 Tesla Model 3, providing extra length. 2017 Tesla Model 3 is wider than 2015 Volkswagen Passat, which may translate to more cabin space or road presence. 2015 Volkswagen Passat is taller than 2017 Tesla Model 3, adding extra vertical space.

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

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

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan, Coupe
Sedan

Model Year:

2017
2015

Production:

2017-2020 Discontinued Model
2014-2019 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

1933 mm76.1 in
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

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

Height:

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

Ground Clearance:

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

Trunk Capacity:

425 liter15.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -161 liter-5.7 cu ft (-27.5%) - 🟒 +23 liter+0.8 cu ft (+5.7%)
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%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
968-1152 liter34.2-40.7 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

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

Maximal permitted Weight:

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

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 20
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

Tire Size:

  • 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)
  • 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)

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