| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Jeep Commander | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 330 hp@5000 375 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 188.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.8 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 71.9 in | -13.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3829 lb. | 5169 lb. | -1340 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 42.1 in | -3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.0 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.5 in | -3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.9 in | -28.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 36.4 ft3 | -22.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 | -54.5 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Jeep Commander.