Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
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 | 206.5 in | -18.3 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.7 in | -2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.0 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 4630 lb. | -1286 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 |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 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 |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 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 | 16.4 ft3 | -2.2 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.