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2009 Volkswagen Passat and 2011 Honda CR-V Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Honda CR-V | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6800 161 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,516 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,593 kg | 1,537 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 58 L | 12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,039 mm | 972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,420 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 980 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 978 mm | -20 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,014 L | 1,011 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,747 L | 2,064 L | -1 L |
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 2011 Honda CR-V
| 2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
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