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2006 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Honda Odyssey Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Honda Odyssey | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,780 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 2,012 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,499 kg | 1,967 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 79 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,008 mm | 974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,478 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,003 mm | 959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,679 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 1,039 mm | 957 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,547 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,077 mm | -1 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 1,087 L | 401 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 2,636 L | 12.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 4,205 L | 10.2 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
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