Model Year | 2017 | 2020 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.9 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 191.4 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.7 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3481 lb. | 3655 lb. | -174 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.7 in | 2.3 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 | 27.2 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -39.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon.