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2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 188.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 69.3 in | -10.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3446 lb. | 4044 lb. | -598 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.9 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.1 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -19.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | -51.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
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