Mazda Mazda2 (2012) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2021) Specs

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2012 Mazda Mazda2 and 2021 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Mazda Mazda2	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.0 in	110.4 in	-12.4 in
Length	155.5 in	193.6 in	-38.1 in
Width	66.7 in	72.2 in	-5.5 in
Height	58.1 in	58.0 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	2359 lb.	3325 lb.	-966 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.3 gal.	18.5 gal.	-7.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.3 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	56.9 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.9 in	0.0 in	50.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.4 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	37.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.2 in	57.0 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.8 in	0.0 in	46.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	39.1 in	-4.3 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.3 ft³	15.9 ft³	-2.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	27.0 ft³	15.9 ft³	11.1 ft³

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

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