Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Honda Accord | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.4 in | -1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 196.1 in | -4.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.3 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3446 lb. | 3380 lb. | 66 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 58.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.4 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -0.8 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 |
2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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