Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Uplander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 121.1 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 204.4 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.0 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 72.1 in | -13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3166 lb. | 4470 lb. | -1304 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.9 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 39.9 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 61.2 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 115 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 74.1 ft3 | -58.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 136.5 ft3 | -120.6 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2006 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander review |