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2006 Ford Fusion and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 110.4 in | -3 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 191.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 3446 lb. | -166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 56.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.1 in | -2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Fusion
| 2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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