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Volkswagen Golf (2023) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2018) Specs

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2023 Volkswagen Golf and 2018 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2023 2018  
Model Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Passat  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
241 hp@5000
273 lb-ft@1750
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.6 in 110.4 in -6.8 in
Length 168.8 in 191.6 in -22.8 in
Width 70.4 in 72.2 in -1.8 in
Height 57.6 in 58.5 in -0.9 in
Curb Weight 3113 lb. 3571 lb. -458 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 18.5 gal. -5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.3 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 56.9 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.4 in 0.0 in 53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.4 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 37.8 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 57.0 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.3 in 0.0 in 46.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 39.1 in -4.1 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -5.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.9 ft3 15.9 ft3 4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 34.5 ft3 15.9 ft3 18.6 ft3

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