Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 110 kW@5000 230 Nm@3750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,507 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,092 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,499 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,308 kg | 1,593 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 973 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 980 mm | -48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 851 mm | 958 mm | -107 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 1,014 L | 339 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 770 L | 1,747 L | 769 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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 |