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2006 Ford Freestyle and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Freestyle | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Length | 200.1 in | 188.2 in | 11.9 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 71.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 68.3 in | 58.0 in | 10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3959 lb. | 3305 lb. | 654 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.4 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 54.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 37.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.9 in | 0.0 in | 45.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.9 ft3 | 14.2 | 31.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 91.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Freestyle
| 2006 Ford Freestyle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD |
Very good for a vehicle of this size - both in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Freestyle review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD |
Reasonable space and comfort. see full Ford Freestyle review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD |
I needed the 3rd row of seats see full Ford Freestyle review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Great room in the front (and rear) - very comfortable. see full Ford Freestyle review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD |
Third row seating, fold flat rear seats for hauling large items see full Ford Freestyle review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD |
The third row seat easily accommodates 6+ foot passengers. see full Ford Freestyle review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
full-size people can fit theater seating provides good visibility from all seats see full Ford Freestyle review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Lots of space for car seats and adults in the second and third row. see full Ford Freestyle review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Front seats are extremely comfortable. We were surprised by just how nice they were. see full Ford Freestyle review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Raised third row great for kids. Easy access to third row. see full Ford Freestyle review |
| 2006 Ford Freestyle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Drivers side left foot rests on pad which is slightly to the right due to the wheel. Takes a while to become acustomed to it. see full Ford Freestyle 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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