Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Land Rover LR4 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 375 hp@6500 375 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 113.6 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 190.1 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.4 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 74.1 in | -15.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3446 lb. | 5659 lb. | -2213 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.8 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.0 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 42.4 in | -4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 59.2 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 44.5 ft3 | -28.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 87.4 ft3 | -71.5 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Land Rover LR4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 375-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Drivers left leg can bang against some door hardware. This needs some minor re-think. Otherwise a nice elevated driving and upright position with tremendous forward visibility. Front pillar does not cause much of a blind spot. see full Land Rover LR4 review |