Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
5.7L V8 DOHC-4v 381 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.2 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 194.9 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 77.6 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 74.0 in | -14.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 5690 lb. | -2178 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 61.0 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 61.1 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.0 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.0 in | -36 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.3 in | -62.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.4 in | -28.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 43.0 ft3 | -7.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -20 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 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser.