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Volkswagen Passat (2010) vs. Nissan Altima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2006 Nissan Altima specs.

2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2006 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2010 2006  
Model Volkswagen Passat Nissan Altima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.7 in 110.2 in -3.5 in
Length 188.2 in 192.3 in -4.1 in
Width 71.7 in 70.4 in 1.3 in
Height 58.0 in 57.9 in 0.1 in
Curb Weight 3344 lb. 3041 lb. 303 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 20.0 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 40.8 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 56.3 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 43.9 in -2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.6 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in 56.0 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.5 in -54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.7 in 36.4 in 1.3 in
Total Legroom 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) -1.2 in
Cargo Volume 14.2 ft3 15.6 ft3 -1.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat

2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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