Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Honda S2000 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 177 kW@7800 220 Nm@6800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,400 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,780 mm | 4,120 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,517 kg | 1,295 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 879 mm | 96 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,265 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,125 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 0 mm | 958 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,125 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 402 L | 142 L | 260 L |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2009 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 |
2008 Honda S2000 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seat feels hard and is difficult to get adjusted properly. see full Honda S2000 review |