| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Mustang | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 107.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 188.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.9 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 55.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3166 lb. | 3447 lb. | -281 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 51.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.8 in | -46.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 29.8 in | 9.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 9.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Coupe 420-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Without the sunroof, there is adequate headroom, legroom, and hiproom for taller drivers (6'6"+). The seats are supportive and comfortable for longer drives. This car makes a competent "daily driver" in fair weather. see full Ford Mustang review |
| 2012 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
My dad's 2010 Camaro has much more legroom than my Mustang. 2 more inches would help a lot, though I have to admit even at 6-3, I'm still pretty comfy in the Mustang. The room would be nice to have on trips. see full Ford Mustang review |
| 2011 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Felt like seating position was "on the floor". Steering wheel had only tilt adjustment, no telescope. see full Ford Mustang review |