Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Jaguar F-Type | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 106.7 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 176.0 in | 188.2 in | -12.2 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 71.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 51.5 in | 58.0 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3521 lb. | 3305 lb. | 216 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.0 in | 38.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.4 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 43 in (over 1 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -36.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type.
2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |