Volkswagen Passat (2009) vs. Nissan LEAF (2011) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Passat and 2011 Nissan LEAF Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Nissan LEAF
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	1-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.7 in	106.3 in	0.4 in
Length	188.0 in	175.0 in	13 in
Width	71.7 in	69.7 in	2 in
Height	59.7 in	61.0 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3512 lb.	3366 lb.	146 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	0.0 gal.	18.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	41.2 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	54.4 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.5 in	-51.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.1 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	37.3 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	52.5 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	50.0 in	-50 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.7 in	31.1 in	6.6 in
Total Legroom	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	73.2 in (over 2 rows)	5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.8 ft³	14.5 ft³	21.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.7 ft³	0.0	61.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat

2009 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
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review

2009 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan LEAF

2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD	The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review

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