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Subaru Tribeca (2009) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Subaru Tribeca and 2012 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2009 Subaru Tribeca and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Tribeca

2009 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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