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Subaru Tribeca (2012) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Tribeca and 2006 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2012 Subaru Tribeca and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Subaru Tribeca Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
191 kW@6000
335 Nm@4400
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6200
359 Nm@2750
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,748 mm 2,710 mm 0 mm
Length 4,864 mm 4,780 mm 0 mm
Width 1,877 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,687 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,878 kg 1,737 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 70 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 988 mm 975 mm 13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,476 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,372 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,074 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 970 mm 960 mm 10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,461 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,387 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 871 mm 958 mm -87 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) 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 235 L 402 L -167 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,065 L 14.2 -13.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,107 L 14.2 -12.2 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Tribeca

2012 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
enough leg room see full Subaru Tribeca review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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