Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet HHR | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5900 222 lb-ft@1650 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,475 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,755 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,603 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,521 kg | 1,563 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 70 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,273 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 960 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 450 L | 224 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,634 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
2010 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2010 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |