Model Year | 2010 | 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 automated manual | 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 |
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 |
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 |