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2008 Volkswagen Passat and 2017 Honda Ridgeline Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Honda Ridgeline | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@2750 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 209 kW@6000 355 Nm@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 3,180 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,780 mm | 5,334 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,996 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,737 kg | 2,010 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 74 L | -4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,019 mm | 974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 986 mm | -26 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,438 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 932 mm | 26 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 402 L | 207 L | 195 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
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