Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Solara | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,517 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 975 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 960 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 958 mm | -59 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 391 L | 402 L | -11 L |
2006 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara review |
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 |