Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan 370Z | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,247 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,318 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,466 kg | 1,436 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 70 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 973 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,448 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 993 mm | -993 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,090 mm (over 1 row) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 195 L | 450 L | -255 L |
2010 Nissan 370Z 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 370Z 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 |