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2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 124.6 in | -17.9 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 205.0 in | -16.8 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.7 in | -2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.0 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 4465 lb. | -1121 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.1 in | -3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.7 in | -4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 42.3 in | -4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
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