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2006 Toyota RAV4 and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota RAV4 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,684 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,658 kg | 1,737 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 958 mm | 15 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 0 mm | 762 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 402 L | -54 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 14.2 | -12.2 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota RAV4
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| 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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