2024 Volkswagen Passat vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Volkswagen Passat is an additional 28.7 cm longer than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan, giving it a more elongated and sleek profile. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat gains you 6.8 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat offers an extra 6.2 cm of height, providing a bit more clearance and a more upright cabin feel than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat offers 14.1 cm more between the tires thanks to its wheelbase advantage, which is usually a sign of a more spacious cabin.
Measurements
Length
491.7 cm (+28.7)
463 cm
Height
149.7 cm (+6.2)
143.5 cm
Body width
184.9 cm (+6.8)
178.1 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
13.5 cm
Wheelbase
284.1 cm (+14.1)
270 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m² (+0.9)
8.2 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
491.7 cm
17.2 cm longer than the average Estate
463 cm
9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
149.7 cm
2.4 cm taller than the average Estate
143.5 cm
2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Body width
184.9 cm
0.8 cm wider than the average Estate
178.1 cm
4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
N/A
13.5 cm
0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
284.1 cm
6.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Estate
270 cm
8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Estate
8.2 m²
0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan has 371 L (SAE) of cargo space with the seats up, a figure that is below average for its segment, while the 2024 Volkswagen Passat has 690 L under the VDA system. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat has a 1,920 L (VDA) cargo area with the seats down, which is way above average for its category.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
690 L
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,920 L
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
371 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
227.9 L per m
N/A
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
123.2 L per m²
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
690 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,920 L
351 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
371 L
25 L less cargo volume than the average Sedan
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+19%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Estate
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 1.1 m tighter than the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. At 238 kg lighter, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+1.1)
10.9 m
Curb weight
1,578 kg (+238)
1,340 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0.8 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
10.9 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,578 kg
17 kg lighter than the average Estate
1,340 kg
182 kg lighter than the average Sedan
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-6%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Estate
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Passat parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
29 cm
2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 43.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43.5 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Volkswagen and Toyota documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.