Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Fiat 500L | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 102.8 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 167.3 in | 20.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 69.8 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 65.7 in | -6 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 3254 lb. | 258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.7 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.0 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.6 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.4 in | -49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.7 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | -6.3 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 2017 Fiat 500L.