Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mini Hardtop | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 97.1 in | 9.6 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 145.6 in | 42.4 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 66.3 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 55.4 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 2546 lb. | 966 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 50.3 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 44.7 in | 9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 29.9 in | 7.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 7.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 37.7 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 |
2013 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |