Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Infiniti EX | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 297 hp@6800 253 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.2 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 182.3 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.0 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 61.9 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3446 lb. | 3764 lb. | -318 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.8 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.9 in | -52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 28.5 in | 10.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.8 in (over 2 rows) | 8.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | -31.5 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2011 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Anyone who has owned a Mustang converatble wll undestand the issues with rear seats in this car. I keep the seat backs down and drive as a two seater. Also Some may find not enough storage bins and cup holders are a tad back for those of us who have shorter legs. But not a deal breaker. see full Infiniti EX review |