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Honda Ridgeline (2008) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Honda Ridgeline and 2006 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2008 Honda Ridgeline and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Honda Ridgeline Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUT 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 122.0 in 106.7 in 15.3 in
Length 206.8 in 188.2 in 18.6 in
Width 76.3 in 71.7 in 4.6 in
Height 70.3 in 58.0 in 12.3 in
Curb Weight 4503 lb. 3305 lb. 1198 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 38.4 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.2 in 55.7 in 7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.6 in 0.0 in 57.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 41.4 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 37.8 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 62.6 in 54.6 in 8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.2 in 0.0 in 57.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 37.7 in -1.3 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.9 in
Cargo Volume 0.0 14.2 ft3 -14.2

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Ridgeline

2008 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The rear seat is very spacious and relatively comfortable. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Plenty of comfortable seat with the split bench. Can fit a car seat on the smaller right side and still have room for two adults with reasonable leg room. Both sides of the split bench can be easily flipped up for increased storage or down for seating. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Plenty of room and comfort for 5 passengers. Easy to put seats up or down, depending on hauling needs. Rear seat access is easy via the full-size rear passenger doors. Ventilation is good with the rear-vents between the front seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Rear seats are as comfortable as any vehicle I have been in. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Very good leg room and back of seat angled properly see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The most room of any "small" P/U truck. Comfortable driving position with lots of leg room. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Cabin width. Big, comfy heated leather seats. The back seats are flatter and less comfortable, but kids like them just fine. The cabin has plenty of room and many storage bins. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Room to seat three person comfortably in the rear seat. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
There is no hump in the floor, thus allowing the rear seat to accommodate three adults. The seat is split for folding up for more flexibility. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Lots of legroom and comfortable seats, like sitting in an easy chair. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Nothing and is a strength. My golfing buddies love to ride with me. see full Honda Ridgeline 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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