| Model Year | 2018 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Jeep Commander | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 330 hp@5000 375 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 109.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 188.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 74.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 71.9 in | -13.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3571 lb. | 5169 lb. | -1598 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 42.1 in | -3.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 58.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.1 in | 3 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 | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | -25.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 36.4 ft3 | -20.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 | -52.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Jeep Commander.