Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2011) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2009) Specs

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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2009 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban	Volkswagen Passat
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.0 in	106.7 in	9.3 in
Length	202.0 in	188.0 in	14 in
Width	79.0 in	71.7 in	7.3 in
Height	76.9 in	59.7 in	17.2 in
Curb Weight	5636 lb.	3512 lb.	2124 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.1 in	38.3 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	65.3 in	55.7 in	9.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	64.4 in	0.0 in	64.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.6 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.2 in	54.6 in	10.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	60.6 in	0.0 in	60.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.7 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in	0.0 in	37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.7 in	0.0 in	61.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	25.6 in	0.0 in	25.6 in
Total Legroom	105.9 in (over 3 rows)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	26.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.9 ft³	35.8 ft³	-18.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	60.3 ft³	35.8	24.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.9 ft³	61.7 ft³	47.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2010	4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

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

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