Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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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 | 113.2 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 200.6 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 76.2 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 68.0 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 4317 lb. | -805 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.4 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.7 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.8 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 48.3 ft3 | -12.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -39 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 2013 Mazda CX-9.