Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.4 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 191.6 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3916 lb. | 3446 lb. | 470 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.0 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.1 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |