Toyota Prius (2006) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2007) Specs

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2006 Toyota Prius and 2007 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2006	2007
Model	Toyota Prius	Volkswagen Passat
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.7 in	-0.4 in
Length	175.0 in	188.0 in	-13 in
Width	67.9 in	71.7 in	-3.8 in
Height	58.1 in	59.7 in	-1.6 in
Curb Weight	2890 lb.	3473 lb.	-583 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.3 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	55.7 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.4 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.6 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	0.0 in	51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	37.7 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.1 ft³	35.8 ft³	-19.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.1 ft³	61.7 ft³	-45.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Prius

2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Plenty of legroom see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	More than Camry, much more than previous cars owned, new child in development see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	It is really a mid-size car, much more space than in the Volvo S40. see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Better than my old Acura TL by far see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	It is bigger than I expected see full Toyota Prius review
2005	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	The seats are surprisingly comfortable in the front. It has tons of lumbar support and the seats fit me perfectly. There is a lot of foot room. see full Toyota Prius review

2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Okay, but gets uncomfortable after an hour. No ability to change seat angle even with leather version that I had. see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	long drives are a pain the .... well, you know. the car is not a comfortable as I would like. limited range of adjustments. Not bad for a couple of hours or even on a easy road trip but, more than 10 hours in a day? not for me. too bad. see full Toyota Prius review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat

2007 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 manual FWD	Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 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	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
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	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

2007 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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