Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr SUV, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.4 in | 106.7 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 167.0 in | 188.2 in | -21.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 71.2 in | 58.0 in | 13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3694 lb. | 3344 lb. | 350 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 38.4 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 55.7 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.8 in | 0.0 in | 51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 54.6 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.7 in | 0.0 in | 42.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.7 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 49.1 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |