Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 106.7 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 188.2 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 71.7 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.0 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 3305 lb. | -64 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 0.0 in | 51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 54.6 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.8 in | 0.0 in | 51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 37.7 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 14.2 ft3 | -14.2 |
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
nice support for tall person and confy seating see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD |
was more comdfortable, easier entry and exiting, more shoulder hip and head room than most othersreguardless of what other manufacturers specs stated. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD |
more leg and shoulder room than most. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Adjustable, reclinable rear seat is very roomy and comfortable. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
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 |