Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Tribeca | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,748 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,877 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,687 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,878 kg | 1,436 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 973 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 960 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,461 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 993 mm | -122 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 919 mm | 0 mm | 919 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,303 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 785 mm | 0 mm | 785 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,731 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 235 L | 450 L | -215 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,065 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,107 L | 15.9 | -13.9 L |
2009 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru Tribeca review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |