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Jeep Grand Cherokee (2007) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2007 2006  
Model Jeep Grand Cherokee Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 6.1L V8
OHV-2v
420 hp@6200
420 lb-ft@4800
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.5 in 106.7 in 2.8 in
Length 186.6 in 188.2 in -1.6 in
Width 73.3 in 71.7 in 1.6 in
Height 67.7 in 58.0 in 9.7 in
Curb Weight 4788 lb. 3829 lb. 959 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.8 gal. 18.5 gal. 2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 38.4 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 55.7 in 3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.6 in 0.0 in 57.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 41.4 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 37.8 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.5 in 54.6 in 3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 60.6 in 0.0 in 60.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 37.7 in -2.2 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.5 ft3 14.2 ft3 20.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.4 ft3 14.2 ft3 53.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee 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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