Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | BMW i3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,775 mm | 3,998 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,516 mm | 1,577 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,593 kg | 1,343 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 9 L | 61 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,006 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 945 mm | 35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,280 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 0 mm | 958 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,014 L | 79 L | -78 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,747 L | 334 L | -333 L |
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 |
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