Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Rogue | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6000 237 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,646 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,659 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,482 kg | 1,593 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 980 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 958 mm | -61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 818 L | 1,014 L | 817 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,640 L | 1,747 L | 0 L |
2010 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Roof pitch makes it seem more cramped. 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 |
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 |