Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 329 hp@5250 354 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 108.7 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 185.0 in | 6.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.3 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 54.8 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3446 lb. | 3935 lb. | -489 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 36.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.1 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 48.9 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 32.6 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 6.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door).