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Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,098 mm | 4,780 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,527 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,652 kg | 1,517 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 960 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,064 mm | 958 mm | -957 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 600 L | 402 L | 198 L |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |