Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 106.7 in | 17.9 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 188.2 in | 18.3 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 71.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 58.0 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4663 lb. | 3344 lb. | 1319 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 55.7 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.6 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 43.1 in | 37.7 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. 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 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 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 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 |
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 |
2009 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 |