Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 3,061 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,780 mm | 5,116 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,499 kg | 2,002 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 80 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,011 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,623 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,506 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,001 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,603 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,671 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 1,031 mm | 957 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,509 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,270 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,954 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 960 L | -558 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 2,220 L | 12.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 4,021 L | 10.2 |
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 2018 Kia Sedona.