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2009 Toyota Avalon and 2010 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 188.2 in | 9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3344 lb. | 151 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 54.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Avalon
| 2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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