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2009 Volkswagen Passat and 2008 Toyota Sienna Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota Sienna | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 119.3 in | -12.6 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 200.0 in | -12 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 77.4 in | -5.7 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 68.9 in | -9.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 4177 lb. | -665 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 42.0 in | -3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 63.8 in | -8.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 64.9 in | -10.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 67.5 in | -67.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.6 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 94.5 ft3 | -58.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -87.2 ft3 |
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 2008 Toyota Sienna
| 2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
| 2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |
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