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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2012 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2021 2012  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Passat  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
228 hp@4700
258 lb-ft@1500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.8 in 110.4 in -6.6 in
Length 167.6 in 191.6 in -24 in
Width 70.8 in 72.2 in -1.4 in
Height 58.2 in 58.5 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 3256 lb. 3446 lb. -190 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 18.5 gal. -5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 38.3 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 56.9 in -1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.4 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 37.8 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 57.0 in -3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 39.1 in -3.5 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.4 ft3 15.9 ft3 1.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.7 ft3 15.9 ft3 37.8 ft3

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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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