Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 119.3 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 200.2 in | -6.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.1 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 68.9 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3325 lb. | 4380 lb. | -1055 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.0 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 65.0 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.5 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 64.6 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.1 in | -66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.3 in | -50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | -32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -23.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 87.1 ft3 | -71.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -134.1 ft3 |
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2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |