Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 122.0 in | -15.3 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 206.8 in | -18.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 76.3 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 70.3 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1159 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.7 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 63.2 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 62.6 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.4 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.2 ft3 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |