Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,775 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,516 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,593 kg | 2,137 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 85 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,006 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 988 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 886 mm | 72 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,014 L | 909 L | -908 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,747 L | 2,008 L | -1 L |
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 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |