| Model Year | 2024 | 2007 | |
| Model | Toyota bZ4X | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 184.6 in | 188.0 in | -3.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 59.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4266 lb. | 3473 lb. | 793 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -18.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.8 in | 0.0 in | 44.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.7 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.9 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Toyota bZ4X.
| 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 |