Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Mustang | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,788 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,877 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,436 kg | 1,588 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 61 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 978 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,356 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 881 mm | 79 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,189 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 757 mm | 236 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,834 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 379 L | 71 L |
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 |
2014 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This "why not" should not come as a surprise. Neither the Mustang nor the Audi has much rear legroom. Plus in the Mustang my head was pressed against the rear window, and I'm only 5-9. The Mustang coupe's rear seat is viable only for people up to 5-6 or so in height. The Audi has a little more rear headroom. As does the Mustang convertible. If you will be putting people into the rear seat of the Mustang, you should turn off the "easy entry" feature. When it's activated, this feature automatically motors the seat backward when the engine is shut off, reducing rear legroom to near zero. I was nearly trapped when I turned the engine off while sitting in the back seat to take photos. If you want a V8-powered coupe with a roomy rear seat, get a Dodge Challenger. Both the Mustang and the RS 5 do a better job of transporting luggage than rear seat passengers. Both trunks have about as much capacity as that of the average compact sedan. see full Ford Mustang review |
2014 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 |