Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,313 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,323 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,515 kg | 1,593 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 973 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 958 mm | -958 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,082 mm (over 1 row) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 193 L | 1,014 L | 192 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.8 | 1,747 L | 5.8 |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z 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 |