Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.7 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 191.9 in | 188.2 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 71.7 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 58.0 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3197 lb. | 3344 lb. | -147 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 55.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 41.4 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.7 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Nissan Altima.
2010 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 |
2010 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 |