Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mazda MPV | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6200 200 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 111.8 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 189.5 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.1 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 69.1 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 3754 lb. | -242 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.0 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.8 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 60.8 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 62.6 in | -62.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.0 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.1 in | -58.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.9 in | -46.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 53.7 ft3 | -17.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 127.0 ft3 | -65.3 ft3 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mazda MPV.