Jeep Patriot (2008) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2007) Specs

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2008 Jeep Patriot and 2007 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Jeep Patriot	Volkswagen Passat
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.7 in	106.7 in	-3 in
Length	173.6 in	188.0 in	-14.4 in
Width	69.1 in	71.7 in	-2.6 in
Height	64.4 in	59.7 in	4.7 in
Curb Weight	3108 lb.	3473 lb.	-365 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	-4.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.0 in	38.3 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.6 in	55.7 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.3 in	0.0 in	52.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.4 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.6 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	54.6 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	37.7 in	1.7 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	35.8 ft³	-12.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.2 ft³	61.7 ft³	-7.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Jeep Patriot

2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review
2007	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Knee room and seat comfort is good for this type of vehicle and this price see full Jeep Patriot review

2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat

2007 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 manual FWD	Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 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	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
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	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

2007 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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