Model Year | 2022 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 106.7 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 188.2 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.0 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3344 lb. | 226 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.6 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 37.7 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Toyota Avalon.
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 |