Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.9 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 200.3 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.9 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 67.4 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3481 lb. | 4033 lb. | -552 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 58.5 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 57.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 47.4 ft3 | -31.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -69.3 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.
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |