Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Pontiac Torrent | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.5 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 188.8 in | 2.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.4 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 69.3 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3446 lb. | 3919 lb. | -473 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.9 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.9 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.2 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 | -52.7 ft3 |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |