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Chrysler Pacifica (2020) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica and 2006 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2020 Chrysler Pacifica and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2020 2006  
Model Chrysler Pacifica Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
287 hp@6400
262 lb-ft@4000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 9-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.6 in 106.7 in 14.9 in
Length 203.6 in 188.2 in 15.4 in
Width 79.6 in 71.7 in 7.9 in
Height 69.9 in 58.0 in 11.9 in
Curb Weight 4505 lb. 3829 lb. 676 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 38.4 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.8 in 55.7 in 8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 0.0 in 59 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.4 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 37.8 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.0 in 54.6 in 8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 64.8 in 0.0 in 64.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 37.7 in 1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.7 in 0.0 in 38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.2 in 0.0 in 61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 49.6 in 0.0 in 49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 36.5 in 0.0 in 36.5 in
Total Legroom 116.6 in (over 3 rows) 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 37.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 14.2 ft3 18.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 87.5 ft3 14.2 73.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 140.5 ft3 14.2 ft3 126.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica

2020 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6
9-speed automatic FWD
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6
9-speed automatic FWD
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica 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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