Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 350 Nm@2500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@6000 274 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,409 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,722 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,563 kg | 1,262 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 47 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 993 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 942 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,250 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 792 mm | 201 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 362 L | 88 L |
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 |
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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