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Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 108.7 in | -2 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 185.0 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 70.3 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 55.0 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 3619 lb. | -275 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.2 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.1 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 48.9 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 33.0 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.7 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door).