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Nissan Rogue (2009) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Nissan Rogue and 2012 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2009 Nissan Rogue and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Nissan Rogue Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.9 in 110.4 in -4.5 in
Length 182.9 in 191.6 in -8.7 in
Width 70.9 in 72.2 in -1.3 in
Height 65.3 in 58.5 in 6.8 in
Curb Weight 3267 lb. 3166 lb. 101 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 38.3 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 56.9 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 42.4 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 37.8 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 57.0 in -3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 0.0 in 51.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.3 in 39.1 in -3.8 in
Total Legroom 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 28.9 ft3 15.9 ft3 13 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 57.9 ft3 15.9 ft3 42 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Rogue

2009 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Not great, not awful. Compared to my previous BMW 535i, it's awful, but for the class of vehicle it's OK for shorter distances, which is mostly what I use it for. see full Nissan Rogue review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
holds my three young kids comfortably, like the flat foot room. I don't like the front seats, I find them too flat and I don't like that they dont tilt back like my TSX see full Nissan Rogue review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
Picked up one of my fat friends while on the test ride and had him ride in the back. Him and his wife were very comfortable. Lots of leg and foot room. see full Nissan Rogue review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
Lots of leg room and the drivers seat is very adjustable and comfortable. I have wide shoulders and the leather seats are very comfortable for me. see full Nissan Rogue review
2008 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
With leather, power seats allows for height adjustment to LOWER the seat. The non-power seats in the S (not SL) have no height adjustment and are far too high for an average male driver. Wide enough to fit an average 6 ft male. see full Nissan Rogue review
2008 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
Great for long trips and heated seats see full Nissan Rogue review
2009 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Roof pitch makes it seem more cramped. see full Nissan Rogue review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Front seats too bench like and lacking in adjustments see full Nissan Rogue review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
uncomfortable for 6 ft 2 in driver see full Nissan Rogue review
2008 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
My previous vehicle, a Lancer had more legroom than this vehicle. see full Nissan Rogue review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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