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Toyota FJ Cruiser (2011) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2006 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Toyota FJ Cruiser Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5600
271 lb-ft@4400
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.9 in 106.7 in -0.8 in
Length 183.9 in 188.2 in -4.3 in
Width 74.6 in 71.7 in 2.9 in
Height 70.9 in 58.0 in 12.9 in
Curb Weight 4050 lb. 3829 lb. 221 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.3 in 38.4 in 2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.4 in 55.7 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 0.0 in 55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.4 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.3 in 37.8 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 54.6 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 0.0 in 51 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.3 in 37.7 in -6.4 in
Total Legroom 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.1 in (over 2 rows) -5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.9 ft3 14.2 ft3 13.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.8 ft3 14.2 ft3 52.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual AWD w/low range
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser 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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