Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,417 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,516 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,258 kg | 1,436 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 46 L | 70 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 973 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,306 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 993 mm | -114 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 422 L | 450 L | -28 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic.
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 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 |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |