Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 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 | 221.3 in | -33.1 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 79.1 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 76.6 in | -18.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 5842 lb. | -2498 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -12.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 41.1 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 65.3 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 65.2 in | -10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 62.3 in | -62.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.1 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -31.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -86.9 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2007 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 |