Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 98.0 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 173.6 in | 14.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 67.8 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.1 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 2783 lb. | 561 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 52.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 49.0 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 31.2 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 1.4 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 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
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