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2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 188.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 3297 lb. | 47 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.7 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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