Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MPV | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 106.7 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 189.5 in | 188.2 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 71.7 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 69.1 in | 58.0 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3754 lb. | 3305 lb. | 449 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 55.7 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.8 in | 54.6 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.6 in | 0.0 in | 62.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.7 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.1 in | 0.0 in | 58.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.9 in | 0.0 in | 46.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 53.7 ft3 | 14.2 | 39.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 127.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 112.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mazda MPV.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 |