Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 110.4 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 191.6 in | -19.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 72.2 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 58.5 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 3446 lb. | -606 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 56.9 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 0.0 in | 51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 37.8 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 57.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 0.0 in | 46.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 39.1 in | -9.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -9.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |