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2006 Volkswagen Passat and 2021 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,196 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,622 kg | 1,377 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 54 L | 16 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,001 mm | 974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,003 mm | 959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 986 mm | -28 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 685 L | -283 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 1,758 L | 13.2 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Soul
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Soul.
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