Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 350 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,867 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,003 kg | 1,620 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 973 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 993 mm | -25 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 569 L | 450 L | 119 L |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.