Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 111.2 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 192.8 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 75.4 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 66.6 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3829 lb. | 3920 lb. | -91 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.6 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.6 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.8 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.7 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -25.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | -55.7 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review |
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