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Chrysler 300 (2009) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chrysler 300 and 2006 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2009 Chrysler 300 and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Chrysler 300 Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 120.0 in 106.7 in 13.3 in
Length 196.9 in 188.2 in 8.7 in
Width 74.1 in 71.7 in 2.4 in
Height 58.4 in 58.0 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3721 lb. 3305 lb. 416 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 18.5 gal. -0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 38.4 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 55.7 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.9 in 0.0 in 55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.4 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.8 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.7 in 54.6 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.9 in 0.0 in 55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.2 in 37.7 in 2.5 in
Total Legroom 82 in (over 2 rows) 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 2.9 in
Cargo Volume 17.2 ft3 14.2 ft3 3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chrysler 300

2009 Chrysler 300 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
Roomy and comfortable see full Chrysler 300 review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
vast space see full Chrysler 300 review
2008 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
Tons of room in the front seat. I am tall and I still have the seat adjusted in the middle, not all the way back, with lots of head room and leg room to spare. The passenger side is even better. see full Chrysler 300 review
2008 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
The back seats have just as much room as the front seats. They fit the whole family with no problems, and you can even pick up the in-laws and they will fit back there perfectly. see full Chrysler 300 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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