Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Land Cruiser | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,941 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,859 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,445 kg | 1,593 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 96 L | 70 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 973 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,585 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 980 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,554 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 958 mm | -87 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 925 mm | 0 mm | 925 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 693 mm | 0 mm | 693 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 589 L | 1,014 L | 588 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,110 L | 35.8 | -34.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,571 L | 1,747 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
2009 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 |
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 |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. 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 |
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 |
2009 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 |