How high is the rear hump in the Volkswagen Sagitar?
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The height of the rear hump in the Volkswagen Sagitar is approximately 78mm. The rear hump in a car is related to the drivetrain, especially in rear-wheel-drive models. Due to the position of the driveshaft near the rear wheels, the rear floor tends to be more prominent, which can affect the comfort of the middle passenger in the rear seat to some extent. The dimensions of the Volkswagen Sagitar are 4655mm in length, 1780mm in width, and 1453mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2651mm. In terms of powertrain, the Sagitar offers a 1.2L turbocharged engine, a 1.4L turbocharged engine, and a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine. For transmission options, the Sagitar comes with a 5-speed manual, a 7-speed dual-clutch, and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Last time I accompanied a friend to test drive the Sagitar, I specifically used a tape measure to check the rear floor hump. The popular 2023 model has a hump height of about 18 cm, roughly the height of one and a half iPhones placed vertically. This height is quite unfriendly to middle passengers - a 1.75m adult would have their knees suspended in air, with feet having to spread to both sides. The salesperson said this is common in German cars because the chassis needs space for exhaust pipes and drive shafts in the middle. If you frequently carry five passengers, it's best to actually sit and experience it. However, rear-wheel-drive luxury cars have even higher humps, which makes this seem more balanced in comparison.
