Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 262 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 110.5 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 200.4 in | -12.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.9 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.7 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 3555 lb. | -211 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 58.7 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.6 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.6 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -4.4 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 2012 Chevrolet Impala.