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Hyundai Elantra (2006) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2006 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Hyundai Elantra Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.7 in 106.7 in -4 in
Length 178.1 in 188.2 in -10.1 in
Width 67.9 in 71.7 in -3.8 in
Height 56.1 in 58.0 in -1.9 in
Curb Weight 2837 lb. 3344 lb. -507 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 38.4 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 55.7 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 41.4 in 1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.8 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.5 in 54.6 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.6 in 0.0 in 55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 37.7 in -2.7 in
Total Legroom 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.1 in (over 2 rows) -0.9 in
Cargo Volume 13.0 ft3 14.2 ft3 -1.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Elantra

2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Lots of leg room, even for a full size adult. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 0 I think the car is pretty comfortable for an average person. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I find it to be very comfortable. The back seat lacks leg room for three people to fit comfortably. If an adult is in the front then the person behind has little leg room. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fits four rugby players comfortably. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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