Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Acura TLX | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 350 Nm@2500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 216 kW@6200 362 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,869 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,563 kg | 1,640 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 65 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 945 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,405 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 932 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,394 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 876 mm | 117 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 405 L | 45 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Acura TLX.