Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,946 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,775 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,516 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,593 kg | 2,471 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 98 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,044 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,636 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 996 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,539 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 991 mm | -33 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,567 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,247 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 650 mm | -650 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,014 L | 479 L | -478 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 1,708 L | 34.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,747 L | 3,084 L | -2 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.