Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 111.2 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 192.8 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 75.4 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 66.6 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 3790 lb. | -278 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.6 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.6 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.8 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.7 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | -8.2 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 |
2015 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review |
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