Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 117.3 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 198.3 in | -10.3 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 78.3 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 69.7 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 4336 lb. | -824 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.3 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 61.5 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 60.8 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 55.5 ft3 | -19.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -35.1 ft3 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.