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2017 Tesla Model 3

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Compare 2017 Tesla Model 3 vs 2023 Volkswagen Passat

2023 Volkswagen Passat side view comparison
2017 Tesla Model 3 side view comparison
2017 Tesla Model 34694 mm
2023 Volkswagen Passat4917 mm

Dimensions

The 2023 Volkswagen Passat is about 223 mm longer and 54 mm taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Both models are effectively the same width at about 1849 mm.

2017 Tesla Model 3
2023 Volkswagen Passat

4694 mm
Length
(+223) 4917 mm

1849 mm
Width exc. mirrors
1849 mm

2088 mm
Width inc. mirrors

1443 mm
Height
(+54) 1497 mm

Front view

2017 Tesla Model 3 — Front view
2023 Volkswagen Passat — Front view

Capacity

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers about 287 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2023 Volkswagen Passat, while the 2023 Volkswagen Passat delivers about 148 L more cargo space with the seats up than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2023 Volkswagen Passat has one more door than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Both models have 5 seats.

2017 Tesla Model 3
2023 Volkswagen Passat

542 L
Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)
(+148) 690 L

977 L (+287)
Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)
690 L

542 L
Min. cargo capacity (USA - seats up)

977 L
Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)

4
Doors
5

5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

2017 Tesla Model 3 — Rear view
2023 Volkswagen Passat — Rear view

Misc.

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 has a wheelbase about 34 mm longer than the 2023 Volkswagen Passat.

2017 Tesla Model 3
2023 Volkswagen Passat

2875 mm (+34)
Wheelbase
2841 mm

1730 kg
Curb weight

140 mm
Ground clearance

Turning circle
12 m

Side view

2017 Tesla Model 3 — Side view
2023 Volkswagen Passat — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2017 Tesla Model 3 compare with the 2023 Volkswagen Passat?

Length: 2017 Tesla Model 3 4,694 mm; 2023 Volkswagen Passat 4,917 mm. 2023 Volkswagen Passat is longer by 223 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2017 Tesla Model 3 1,849 mm; 2023 Volkswagen Passat 1,849 mm. They are effectively the same width (excluding mirrors). Height: 2017 Tesla Model 3 1,443 mm; 2023 Volkswagen Passat 1,497 mm. 2023 Volkswagen Passat is taller by 54 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2017 Tesla Model 3: at least 542 L and up to 977 L 2023 Volkswagen Passat: at least 690 L 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers about 287 L more space.


Which car seats more passengers?

2017 Tesla Model 3: up to 5 seats 2023 Volkswagen Passat: up to 5 seats Seating capacity is identical.


Which car weighs more?

2017 Tesla Model 3: around 1,730 kg


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2023 Volkswagen Passat: 12 m

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