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2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 151 hp@4000 264 lb-ft@2600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,867 mm | 4,597 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,541 kg | 1,576 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 59 L | 11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 998 mm | -25 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,346 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 963 mm | -3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,331 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 899 mm | 94 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 450 L | 425 L | 25 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
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