Volkswagen Passat (2008) vs. Scion iA (2016) Specs

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2008 Volkswagen Passat and 2016 Scion iA Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Scion iA
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.7 in	101.2 in	5.5 in
Length	188.2 in	171.7 in	16.5 in
Width	71.7 in	66.7 in	5 in
Height	58.0 in	58.5 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	3305 lb.	2385 lb.	920 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	11.6 gal.	6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	38.2 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	53.1 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	48.6 in	-48.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.9 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.8 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	50.0 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.5 in	-49.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.7 in	34.4 in	3.3 in
Total Legroom	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	2.8 in
Cargo Volume	14.2 ft³	13.3 ft³	0.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat

2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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 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 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 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
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007	4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review

2008 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
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Scion iA

2016 Scion iA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Sitting behind my 5-9 self in the Scion iA, I have about an inch of knee room, which is an inch more than I have in the Fiesta. While other small sedans don't tend to be much better, the Nissan Versa has a far roomier rear seat. Note that while a car must be nearly the best if not the best in an area to warrant a "why to buy," it doesn't have to be nearly the worst to warranty a "why not to buy," only not good. see full Scion iA review

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