Model Year | 2010 | 2021 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mazda CX-3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6000 146 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 101.2 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 168.3 in | 19.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 69.6 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 60.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 2809 lb. | 703 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.5 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 50.4 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 35.0 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 23.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | 17.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mazda CX-3.