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2006 Ford Taurus and 2009 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 114 kW@4900 251 Nm@3950 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,019 mm | 4,780 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,517 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 70 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 960 mm | 8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 958 mm | 30 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 481 L | 402 L | 79 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2009 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 |
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