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2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 91.7 in | 15 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 157.3 in | 30.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 67.7 in | 4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 49.0 in | 9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 2527 lb. | 817 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.4 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 36 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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