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2009 Volkswagen Passat and 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@5600 367 Nm@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,516 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,593 kg | 1,837 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 72 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,049 mm | 972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,024 mm | 979 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,295 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 795 mm | 163 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,014 L | 790 L | -789 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,747 L | 1,892 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2009 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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