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2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2014 BMW 2-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | BMW 2-Series | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 105.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 174.5 in | 17.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 55.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3446 lb. | 3535 lb. | -89 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 53.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 33.0 in | 6.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 2-Series
| 2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
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