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2006 Volkswagen Passat and 2016 Porsche Macan Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Porsche Macan | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 340 hp@5500 339 lb-ft@1450 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 110.5 in | -3.8 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 184.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 76.1 in | -4.4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 63.4 in | -5.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3576 lb. | 4112 lb. | -536 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 79.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 | -38.8 ft3 |
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 2016 Porsche Macan
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Porsche Macan.
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