Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6200 213 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.9 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 177.1 in | 10.9 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.3 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 66.7 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 3704 lb. | -192 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.2 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -7.2 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 |
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |