Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 108.7 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 178.2 in | 15.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 55.9 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3325 lb. | 3340 lb. | -15 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.4 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.1 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 34.6 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Passat.
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |