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2009 Volkswagen Passat and 2009 Audi Q7 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Audi Q7 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 361 Nm@2750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 3,002 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,775 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,516 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,593 kg | 2,275 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 100 L | -30 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,003 mm | 972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 991 mm | -11 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 942 mm | 16 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,014 L | 309 L | -308 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 1,136 L | 34.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,747 L | 2,512 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
| 2009 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 |
| 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 |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. 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 |
| 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 |
| 2009 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi Q7
| 2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
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