Model Year | 2014 | 2019 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 115.0 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 190.0 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.0 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 59.4 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3446 lb. | 4103 lb. | -657 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.3 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.2 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.1 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 18.4 ft3 | -2.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -40.6 ft3 |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.