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2014 Ford Fiesta and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Fiesta | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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 | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 110.4 in | -12.4 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 191.6 in | -18 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 72.2 in | -4.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2783 lb. | 3446 lb. | -663 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.9 in | -4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 57.0 in | -8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 0.0 in | 49.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 39.1 in | -7.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -8.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Fiesta
| 2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Fiesta
| 2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 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 |
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