Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Buick Lucerne | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 295 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 106.7 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 203.2 in | 188.2 in | 15 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 71.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.0 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3344 lb. | 625 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.7 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.6 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 37.7 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
2007 Buick Lucerne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
this seat with Heat is just amazing. It sucks you in and makes the ride alot more enjoyable see full Buick Lucerne review |
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 |