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Volkswagen Passat (2012) vs. Ford Taurus (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2017 Ford Taurus specs.

2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2017 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model Volkswagen Passat Ford Taurus  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,804 mm 2,868 mm 0 mm
Length 4,867 mm 5,154 mm -1 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,935 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,542 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,563 kg 1,970 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 76 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 973 mm 991 mm -18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,445 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,430 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 960 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,417 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 993 mm 968 mm 25 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 450 L 569 L -119 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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