Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Niro | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 109 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 171.5 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 60.4 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 3106 lb. | 406 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.0 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.2 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.4 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | 7.2 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 |
2017 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Niro.