| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Jeep Compass | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6400 141 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.7 in | 3 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 175.1 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 65.0 in | -5.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 3097 lb. | 415 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 53.6 ft3 | 8.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Jeep Compass.