Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 97.1 in | 13.3 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 143.1 in | 48.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 66.5 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 55.5 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 3446 lb. | 2855 lb. | 591 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 50.9 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 39.0 in | 18 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 27.5 in | 11.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 12.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 11.7 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 |
2008 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |