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Volkswagen Passat (2010) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2010 2014  
Model Volkswagen Passat Mazda Mazda3  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.7 in 106.3 in 0.4 in
Length 188.2 in 180.3 in 7.9 in
Width 71.7 in 70.7 in 1 in
Height 58.0 in 57.3 in 0.7 in
Curb Weight 3344 lb. 2799 lb. 545 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 38.6 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 57.2 in -1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.5 in -55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.2 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.5 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in 54.4 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.5 in -53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.7 in 35.8 in 1.9 in
Total Legroom 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 1.1 in
Cargo Volume 14.2 ft3 12.4 ft3 1.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat

2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 
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