Volkswagen Passat (2009) vs. Chevrolet Avalanche (2006) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Passat and 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Chevrolet Avalanche
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUT
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.7 in	130.0 in	-23.3 in
Length	188.2 in	221.6 in	-33.4 in
Width	71.7 in	79.8 in	-8.1 in
Height	58.0 in	73.6 in	-15.6 in
Curb Weight	3344 lb.	5413 lb.	-2069 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	31.0 gal.	-12.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.7 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	65.2 in	-9.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	61.4 in	-61.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.6 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	65.2 in	-10.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	62.0 in	-62 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.7 in	38.9 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume	14.2 ft³	0.0	14.2 ft³

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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 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review
2007	4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review

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