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Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.7 in | 5.6 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 188.2 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 71.7 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 58.0 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3525 lb. | 3576 lb. | -51 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 54.6 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.7 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
2006 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Much more comfortable than the other hardtops we tried..... see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
this is a very comfortable car for long trips, we drove from Chicago to Charleston Sc and it was very confortable see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Easily adjustable! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I Have a smile child. And his car seat fits perfect and still has room to move his feet! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The sedan has a ton of rear seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
There is a lot of it, just like the back seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plentiful for two different drivers with 12 inches difference in height. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for adults (6 foot) with tall drivers. see full Pontiac G6 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 |