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Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercury Monterey | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 4.2L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@4250 263 lb-ft@3650 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.8 in | 106.7 in | 14.1 in |
Length | 201.0 in | 188.0 in | 13 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 71.7 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 70.8 in | 59.7 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4260 lb. | 3512 lb. | 748 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 55.7 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 54.6 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 0.0 in | 66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.5 in | 0.0 in | 30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 71.6 ft3 | 35.8 | 35.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 131.5 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 69.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercury Monterey.
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 |