| Model Year | 2010 | 2023 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | BMW i7 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
Electric 536 hp 549 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 126.6 in | -19.9 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 212.2 in | -24 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 76.8 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 60.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 5917 lb. | -2573 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 61.0 in | -5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 43.3 in | -5.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW i7.