Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,524 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,563 kg | 1,629 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 57 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,013 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 991 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,331 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 935 mm | 58 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 971 L | -521 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 1,920 L | 14.9 |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2014 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 |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |