Volkswagen Passat (2009) vs. Honda Accord (2009) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Passat and 2009 Honda Accord Specifications

Model Year	2009	2009
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Honda Accord
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.7 in	110.2 in	-3.5 in
Length	188.2 in	194.1 in	-5.9 in
Width	71.7 in	72.7 in	-1 in
Height	58.0 in	58.1 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	3344 lb.	3230 lb.	114 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	41.4 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	58.2 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.6 in	-56.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.5 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.5 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	56.4 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.3 in	-54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.2 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume	14.2 ft³	14.0 ft³	0.2 ft³

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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 Honda Accord

2009 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Placement and tactile feel. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Even with the front driver and passenger seats move all the way to the back of their tracks and reclined somewhat, there is still plenty of legroom for backseat passengers (even 6 footers). This is really a full size sedan and not a mid-size. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Front seats offer plenty of range of motion. They are comfortable for extended periods of time. Side bolsters are not too soft, not to rigid. Just right. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	lots of room. after sitting for a while, you have enough room to readjust yourself because of how much room there is. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	its comfortable for driving for a long period of time. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	passengers are really happy with the room. the leather seating is soft. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	you can control the driver seat position electrically and in 6 directions see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	I like the support in the "love handle" area. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	This sedan has the most comfort of any sedan I have been in. Others may have had a little more room like the camry but the accord was more comfortable. I am also 6 foot 4 and plenty of head room. see full Honda Accord review

2009 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not enough space for knees if a person is ober 180 cm see full Honda Accord review
2008	2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The coupe has little back seat room. see full Honda Accord review
2008	2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The seats could go further back providing more leg room. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Backache see full Honda Accord review

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