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Kia Sportage (2021) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Kia Sportage and 2012 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2021 Kia Sportage and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2021 2012  
Model Kia Sportage Volkswagen Passat  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1450
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,670 mm 2,804 mm 0 mm
Length 4,481 mm 4,867 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,834 mm 0 mm
Height 1,646 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,663 kg 1,563 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 70 L -8 L
Headroom, Row 1 998 mm 973 mm 25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,379 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 993 mm 960 mm 33 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,300 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 970 mm 993 mm -23 mm
Total Legroom 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 869 L 450 L 419 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,702 L 15.9 -14.9 L

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2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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