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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2009 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 106.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Length | 186.6 in | 188.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 71.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 59.7 in | 8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4254 lb. | 3512 lb. | 742 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.3 in | 1.4 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 | 38.6 in | 0.7 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 | 35.8 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.4 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 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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