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Volkswagen Passat (2007) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Volkswagen Passat and 2016 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2007 Volkswagen Passat and 2016 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2007 2016  
Model Volkswagen Passat Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@2750
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
281 hp@6300
266 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.7 in 118.9 in -12.2 in
Length 188.0 in 203.7 in -15.7 in
Width 71.7 in 78.5 in -6.8 in
Height 59.7 in 69.9 in -10.2 in
Curb Weight 3997 lb. 4844 lb. -847 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 22.0 gal. -3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 40.4 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 61.5 in -5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 58.0 in -58 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.3 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.4 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in 61.0 in -6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.8 in -57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.7 in 36.8 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.8 in -37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.6 in -57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.3 in -48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.2 in -33.2 in
Total Legroom 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 111.3 in (over 3 rows) -32.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.8 ft3 24.4 ft3 11.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 35.8 70.3 ft3 -34.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 61.7 ft3 116.3 ft3 -54.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat

2007 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 manual FWD
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 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
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
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse

2016 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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