2024 Volkswagen Passat vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 26.7 cm longer, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. At only 5.9 cm wider, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. Neither car holds a significant height advantage, with the 2024 Volkswagen Passat measuring 3.7 cm taller than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. Even the 14.1 cm wheelbase advantage helps the 2024 Volkswagen Passat feel like a larger, more composed vehicle than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
Measurements
Length
491.7 cm (+26.7)
465 cm
Height
149.7 cm (+3.7)
146 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.9 cm (+5.9)
179 cm
Ground clearance
N/A (+14.1)
13.5 cm
Wheelbase
284.1 cm (+0.8)
270 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
491.7 cm
17.2 cm longer than the average Estate
465 cm
9.5 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
149.7 cm
2.4 cm taller than the average Estate
146 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Estate
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.9 cm
0.8 cm wider than the average Estate
179 cm
5.1 cm narrower than the average Estate
Ground clearance
N/A
13.5 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Estate
Wheelbase
284.1 cm
6.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Estate
270 cm
7.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Volkswagen Passat offers a substantial 94 L (VDA) advantage over the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, providing enough extra room to fit a set of golf clubs in the boot with the seats up. With its seats down, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat has 1,920 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment.
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 (+94)
596 L
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
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
596 L
48 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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
DriveSize space efficiency score
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 scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
119%
VDA: above class average (+19%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is significantly more responsive in U-turns, clearing them with 1.6 m to spare over the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. At 178 kg heavier, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat sits in a very different weight class to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, something that can have a noticeable impact on performance, economy, and wear on consumables.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+1.6)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,578 kg (+178)
1,400 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0.8 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,578 kg
17 kg lighter than the average Estate
1,400 kg
195 kg lighter than the average Estate
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
94%
6% less manoeuvrable than the average Estate
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
29 cm
2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 42.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42.5 cm
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