Volkswagen Passat (2020) vs. Mini Hardtop (2007) Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2007 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2020	2007
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	97.1 in	13.3 in
Length	193.6 in	145.6 in	48 in
Width	72.2 in	66.3 in	5.9 in
Height	58.0 in	55.4 in	2.6 in
Curb Weight	3325 lb.	2712 lb.	613 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	11.0 gal.	7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	38.8 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	50.3 in	6.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.4 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	44.7 in	12.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	29.9 in	9.2 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	10.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	5.7 ft³	10.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	24.0 ft³	-8.1 ft³

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2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review
2008	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review
2006	2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	what room? see full Mini Hardtop review

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