Volkswagen Passat (2008) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2007) Specs

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2008 Volkswagen Passat and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Volkswagen Touareg
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750	4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD w/low range
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.7 in	112.4 in	-5.7 in
Length	188.0 in	187.2 in	0.8 in
Width	71.7 in	75.9 in	-4.2 in
Height	59.7 in	68.0 in	-8.3 in
Curb Weight	3997 lb.	5254 lb.	-1257 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	26.4 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	38.7 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	57.7 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	38.3 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	57.4 in	-2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.7 in	35.6 in	2.1 in
Total Legroom	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.8 ft³	31.0 ft³	4.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.7 ft³	71.0 ft³	-9.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat

2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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 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 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 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
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007	4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review

2008 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
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg

2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review

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