Model Year | 2020 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 106.7 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 204.3 in | 188.2 in | 16.1 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 71.7 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 58.0 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4362 lb. | 3576 lb. | 786 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.4 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.1 in | 55.7 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 0.0 in | 58.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.4 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 54.6 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.5 in | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.5 in | 0.0 in | 33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.1 ft3 | 14.2 | 43.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 98.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 84 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review |