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Background grid Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1996-2000 Honda Accord Sedan 1996-1998
Spec height1 57.4 in 2 
+ 2.13 in
1 55.3 in Spec height1
2 68.5 in Spec width2
+ 1.61 in 1 70.1 in Spec width2
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Honda Accord Sedan 1996 - 1998
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Honda
Accord
Sedan
Gen. 5.1 | 1996 - 1998
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Spotted in the USA 15″
Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1996 - 2000
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Volkswagen
Passat
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 1996 - 2000
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonHonda Accord Sedan 1996 vs. Volkswagen Passat (B5) Sedan 1996


Dimensions & Specifications | Honda Accord Sedan 1996 is 1.61 in wider and 2.13 in lower compared to Volkswagen Passat (B5) Sedan 1996

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
185.6 in
+1.5
Length
184.1 in
70.1 in
+1.6
Width2
68.5 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
55.3 in
Height1
57.4 in
+2.1
106.9 in
+0.5
Wheelbase
106.4 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2855 lbs
+4%
Weight4,6
2766.8 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
16.8 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
28.3 cu ft
13.0 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ --
Price EU7
€ 19173
$ 15100
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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