Model Year | 2018 | 2021 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.3 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 182.7 in | 8.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3571 lb. | 3012 lb. | 559 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.7 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Forte.