Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 90.6 in | 16.1 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 139.6 in | 48.4 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 64.1 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 59.8 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 2583 lb. | 929 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 49.4 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 47.9 in | -47.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 35.6 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 46.4 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.6 in | -42.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 31.7 in | 6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 26.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 31.6 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 |
2015 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |