Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Accord Crosstour | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 110.4 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 191.6 in | 5.2 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 72.2 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 65.7 in | 58.5 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3852 lb. | 3446 lb. | 406 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.3 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.9 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 57.0 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I'm tall - 6-6" - and this is the roomiest and most comfortable car I've ever owned. Comparable to a Yukon for a driver. Great room inside at all seating positions for me. see full Honda Accord Crosstour review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Adjustability for a comfortable even on long trips see full Honda Accord Crosstour review |
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 |
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 |