Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,527 kg | 1,593 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 0 L | 70 L | -70 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,308 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 980 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 958 mm | -168 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 411 L | 1,014 L | 410 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 1,747 L | -1 L |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
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 |