Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 191.6 in | -16.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 58.5 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3256 lb. | 3166 lb. | 90 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -18.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.3 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 0.0 in | 51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 57.0 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 39.1 in | -5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |