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2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2008 BMW X3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 110.1 in | -3.4 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 179.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 66.0 in | -6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 4067 lb. | -555 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 35.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X3
| 2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
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