Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 103.0 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 179.5 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.1 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 65.9 in | -7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3423 lb. | 3440 lb. | -17 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.6 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.6 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.0 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -52.4 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat.
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |