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Kia Seltos (2021) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Kia Seltos and 2006 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2021 Kia Seltos and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2021 2006  
Model Kia Seltos Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.5 in 106.7 in -3.2 in
Length 172.0 in 188.2 in -16.2 in
Width 70.9 in 71.7 in -0.8 in
Height 63.6 in 58.0 in 5.6 in
Curb Weight 3087 lb. 3305 lb. -218 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 18.5 gal. -5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.4 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 55.7 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 0.0 in 53.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.4 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 37.8 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 54.6 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.8 in 0.0 in 52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.7 in 0.3 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 26.6 ft3 14.2 ft3 12.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 62.8 ft3 14.2 ft3 48.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2021 Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review
 

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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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