Model Year | 2020 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 121.7 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 203.0 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.5 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 68.5 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3325 lb. | 4376 lb. | -1051 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.9 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 64.2 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.1 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 63.2 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.4 in | -66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.5 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -24.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 86.9 ft3 | -71 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -129.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.