Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@2750 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,780 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,737 kg | 2,195 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,062 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,029 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 1,125 mm | 957 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,007 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 566 L | -164 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 1,223 L | 13.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 2,356 L | 12.2 |
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
Good amount of rear leg room 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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Ford Flex.