Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 390 hp@5800 394 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 121.1 in | -14.4 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 208.9 in | -20.9 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 79.9 in | -8.2 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 75.8 in | -16.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 5576 lb. | -2064 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.9 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 63.8 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 63.4 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 41.0 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.4 in | -28.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 49.9 ft3 | -14.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -33.7 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 |
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