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2009 Volkswagen Passat Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 188.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 3512 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2009 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 |
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | Komfort |
| Standard Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 235/45HR17 tires |
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | Komfort |
| Standard Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 235/45HR17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
2.0 liter turbo charged 4-cylinder with a DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox), this engine/transmission combination beats many 6 cylinder offerings by other manufacturers. The car is a rocket, feels faster than the 200 HP in the specs. Plus, I get 26 mpg combined. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both engines, Turbo 4 and VR6 deliver strong acceleration, 3-Mode, 6 speed tip-tronic automatic transmission smooth shifting, always finds correct gear, faster in sport mode, has manual shift mode, love the paddle shifters. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
200 HP turbo is quick and responsive w/ minimum turbo lag, 6 speed auto trans w/ paddle shifters, sport and manual mode is smooth shifting and always seems to find the correct gear. 32-34 MPG consistently on long highway trips at avg speed of 70 MPH. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good low end torque see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The turbo kicks in fast, great low and high end acceleration. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Passat engine and transmission gave the car a spirited performance see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is the first car I have owned that actually pushes you back in the seat when accelerating. Quite amazing when compared to the competition. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Super power pick up with turbo and smooth shifting automatic. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
2009 Volkswagen Passat MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | Komfort | 28,300 | 26,436 | 700 |
| 4dr Wagon | Komfort | 29,690 | 27,727 | 700 |
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