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Volkswagen Passat (2010) vs. Toyota 4Runner (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Toyota 4Runner specs.

2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Toyota 4Runner Specifications

Model Year 2010 2012  
Model Volkswagen Passat Toyota 4Runner  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@5600
278 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.7 in 109.8 in -3.1 in
Length 188.0 in 189.9 in -1.9 in
Width 71.7 in 75.8 in -4.1 in
Height 59.7 in 71.5 in -11.8 in
Curb Weight 3512 lb. 4400 lb. -888 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 24.0 gal. -5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 39.3 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 57.8 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 56.5 in -56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.7 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 38.6 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in 57.8 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.7 in -55.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.7 in 32.9 in 4.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 34.3 in -34.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.7 in -57.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.3 in -43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 29.3 in -29.3 in
Total Legroom 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 103.9 in (over 3 rows) -24.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.8 ft3 9.0 ft3 26.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 35.8 46.3 ft3 -10.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 61.7 ft3 88.8 ft3 -27.1 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 2012 Toyota 4Runner

2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review
 
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