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Volkswagen Passat (2016) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2023) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Volkswagen Passat and 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2016 Volkswagen Passat and 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2016 2023  
Model Volkswagen Passat Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
181 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,804 mm 2,309 mm 0 mm
Length 4,867 mm 3,914 mm 1 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,735 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,579 kg 1,140 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 45 L 25 L
Headroom, Row 1 973 mm 935 mm 38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,445 mm 1,326 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,321 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 0 mm 960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 993 mm 0 mm 993 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 450 L 127 L 323 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat

2016 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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