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Toyota 4Runner (2009) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota 4Runner and 2013 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2009 Toyota 4Runner and 2013 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
Model Toyota 4Runner Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 110.4 in -0.6 in
Length 189.2 in 191.6 in -2.4 in
Width 75.2 in 72.2 in 3 in
Height 69.3 in 58.5 in 10.8 in
Curb Weight 4045 lb. 3166 lb. 879 lb.
Fuel Capacity 23.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 38.3 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.0 in 56.9 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 0.0 in 55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.4 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 37.8 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.2 in 57.0 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.4 in 0.0 in 55.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 39.1 in -4.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 32.9 in 0.0 in 32.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 56.7 in 0.0 in 56.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.4 in 0.0 in 48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 24.1 in 0.0 in 24.1 in
Total Legroom 100.5 in (over 3 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 19 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.0 ft3 15.9 ft3 -3.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 36.6 ft3 15.9 20.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 75.1 ft3 15.9 ft3 59.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota 4Runner

2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 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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