Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
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@3500 |
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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 | 1,620 kg | 2,003 kg | -1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |