Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 113.7 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 193.4 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.7 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 72.8 in | -14.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3481 lb. | 4531 lb. | -1050 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.0 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 58.9 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.9 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 43.9 ft3 | -28 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -67.8 ft3 |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat.
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |