Toyota Yaris (2008) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

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2008 Toyota Yaris and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2008	2006
Model	Toyota Yaris	Volkswagen Passat
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	106.7 in	-6.3 in
Length	169.3 in	188.2 in	-18.9 in
Width	66.5 in	71.7 in	-5.2 in
Height	57.5 in	58.0 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	2288 lb.	3305 lb.	-1017 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	18.5 gal.	-7.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	38.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.6 in	55.7 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.8 in	0.0 in	49.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.2 in	54.6 in	-4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.1 in	0.0 in	50.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	37.7 in	-2.1 in
Total Legroom	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.3 in
Cargo Volume	13.7 ft³	14.2 ft³	-0.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Yaris

2008 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I can adjust the seat back so I can reach all controls with just arm movement. I can raise the seat so my thighs are fully supported right out to my knees. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	For the size of car, there is a lot of front seat room see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Have driven Tampa - Durham multiple times (11-12 hrs each way). Seat feels REAL nice to me. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	There's lots of space around you in the front seats, moreso than other cars I have owned. Lots of modern cars have a big, tall center console that extends back to the rear seats and up to your elbow. The Yaris is not like this at all. Only the gear stick separates the driver and passenger. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	More room than many mid-size cars see full Toyota Yaris review
2007	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The seats are soft but supportive, and hug the driver firmly in place. The result is a real sense of connection with the car. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	long distance comfort see full Toyota Yaris review
2007	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	more leg room than a lot of larger cars see full Toyota Yaris review

2008 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Ride position too low. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Not comfortable to sit in for more than an hour. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The back seats are extremely cramped when slid forward. They must be slid forward when a non-tiny amount of cargo needs to be put in the back. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	incofortable even for only two adults. The passanger in the center will be very inconfortable when tree passengers are in rear seat. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Ha ha ha ha! Perhaps a small dog would be comfortable back there. The only good thing about the back seat is that I've read it is not too hard to remove it entirely! see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Small in the back, but the seats can adjust, recline and fold down for cargo. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very narrow. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	On long drives, it is very uncomfortable in the lumbar area. see full Toyota Yaris 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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