Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 98.3 in | 12.1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 166.9 in | 24.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.5 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 50.8 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3481 lb. | 3538 lb. | -57 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.3 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 39.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
2016 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 |
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2012 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |