Lexus RX (2013) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2013) Specs

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2013 Lexus RX and 2013 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Lexus RX	Volkswagen Passat
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	110.4 in	-2.5 in
Length	187.8 in	191.6 in	-3.8 in
Width	74.2 in	72.2 in	2 in
Height	66.3 in	58.5 in	7.8 in
Curb Weight	4178 lb.	3166 lb.	1012 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.3 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	56.9 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	42.4 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	57.0 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	39.1 in	-2.3 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.0 ft³	15.9 ft³	24.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.3 ft³	15.9 ft³	64.4 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus RX

2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review

2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 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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