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Volkswagen Passat (2012) vs. Honda Pilot (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2007 Honda Pilot specs.

2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2007 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2012 2007  
Model Volkswagen Passat Honda Pilot  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 106.3 in 4.1 in
Length 191.6 in 188.0 in 3.6 in
Width 72.2 in 77.5 in -5.3 in
Height 58.5 in 70.1 in -11.6 in
Curb Weight 3166 lb. 4264 lb. -1098 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 20.4 gal. -1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 41.9 in -3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 61.6 in -4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 57.5 in -57.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 41.4 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 40.1 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 61.4 in -4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.6 in -56.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 37.4 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.6 in -38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 59.7 in -59.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 49.0 in -49 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 30.2 in -30.2 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) -27.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.9 ft3 15.9 ft3 0 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.9 47.6 ft3 -31.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.9 ft3 87.6 ft3 -71.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Honda Pilot

2007 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review
2007 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review
 
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