Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,775 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,516 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,593 kg | 2,096 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 78 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,011 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 996 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 922 mm | 36 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,014 L | 915 L | -914 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 2,350 L | 33.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,747 L | 3,993 L | -2 L |
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 |
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |