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2008 Infiniti FX and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Infiniti FX | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 4.5L V8 DOHC-4v 320 hp@6000 335 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 188.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 71.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.0 in | 7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4533 lb. | 3829 lb. | 704 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 54.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 37.7 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 50.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Infiniti FX
| 2008 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Longest drive was 6 hours and had no discomfort whatsoever. Have ridden for 4 hours in a Toyota Rav4 and was almost in pain after an hour. see full Infiniti FX review |
| 2008 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
the rear seats are great for kids, but not for adults. not lots of leg room. head and shoulder room is fine. see full Infiniti FX 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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