Toyota Matrix (2009) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2010) Specs

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2009 Toyota Matrix and 2010 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2009	2010
Model	Toyota Matrix	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	106.7 in	-4.3 in
Length	171.9 in	188.0 in	-16.1 in
Width	69.5 in	71.7 in	-2.2 in
Height	61.4 in	59.7 in	1.7 in
Curb Weight	3065 lb.	3512 lb.	-447 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	38.3 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.3 in	55.7 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.3 in	0.0 in	52.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.4 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.6 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	54.6 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	43.7 in	0.0 in	43.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	37.7 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.8 ft³	35.8 ft³	-16 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.5 ft³	61.7 ft³	-0.2 ft³

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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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