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2009 Volkswagen Passat and 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 121.2 in | -14.5 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 202.5 in | -14.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 76.9 in | -5.2 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 68.9 in | -9.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 4498 lb. | -986 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 63.0 in | -7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 64.7 in | -10.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 64.8 in | -64.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 83.0 ft3 | -47.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -82.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
| 2009 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 |
| 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 |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. 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 |
| 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 |
| 2009 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 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
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