Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,905 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,755 kg | 1,563 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 70 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,524 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 960 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,499 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 993 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 974 L | 450 L | 524 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,985 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
2009 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
can be reclined 14° see full Toyota Venza review |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |