Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 111.0 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 195.3 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.5 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 3461 lb. | -117 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 58.2 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 57.0 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.2 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -1.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Toyota Avalon.