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2006 Ford Expedition and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Expedition | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 106.7 in | 12.3 in |
| Length | 205.8 in | 188.2 in | 17.6 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 71.7 in | 7 in |
| Height | 76.7 in | 58.0 in | 18.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5352 lb. | 3305 lb. | 2047 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 9.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.4 in | 55.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 0.0 in | 63 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.3 in | 54.6 in | 9.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.4 in | 0.0 in | 62.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.7 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 0.0 in | 60.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 37.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.9 ft3 | 14.2 | 46.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 110.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 96.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Expedition
| 2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition 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 | ||
| 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 |
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