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2012 Subaru Tribeca and 2007 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | Subaru Tribeca | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,748 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,864 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,687 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,878 kg | 1,813 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 | 1,415 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 | 980 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 | 1,014 L | 234 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,065 L | 35.8 | -34.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,107 L | 1,747 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Tribeca
| 2012 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2007 Volkswagen Passat
| 2007 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 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 |
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 |
| 2007 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 |
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