Model Year | 2016 | 2020 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,579 kg | 1,614 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,011 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,422 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,422 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 904 mm | 89 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 450 L | 0 L |
2016 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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