Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,796 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,941 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,137 kg | 1,593 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 70 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,519 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 980 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 958 mm | -72 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 909 L | 1,014 L | 908 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 1,747 L | 1 L |
2013 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 |
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 |