Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 75 kW@6000 133 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@5200 279 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,950 mm | 4,917 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,070 kg | 1,508 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 70 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 973 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 960 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,189 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 993 mm | -109 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 450 L | -73 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 765 L | 15.9 | 749.1 L |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat.