Toyota Matrix (2007) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2009) Specs

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2007 Toyota Matrix and 2009 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2007	2009
Model	Toyota Matrix	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	106.7 in	-4.3 in
Length	171.3 in	188.0 in	-16.7 in
Width	69.9 in	71.7 in	-1.8 in
Height	61.6 in	59.7 in	1.9 in
Curb Weight	2756 lb.	3512 lb.	-756 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	38.3 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.7 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	0.0 in	51.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.4 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.6 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	54.6 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.8 in	0.0 in	47.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	37.7 in	-1.4 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.8 ft³	35.8 ft³	-14 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.2 ft³	61.7 ft³	-8.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota Matrix

2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review

2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat

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

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