Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 3,061 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 5,174 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,436 kg | 2,091 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,016 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,585 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,514 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 998 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,593 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,681 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 1,013 mm | 992 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,486 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,240 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,020 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 949 L | -499 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 2,129 L | 13.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 2,860 L | 13.9 |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 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 |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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