Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,755 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,541 kg | 2,398 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 100 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 983 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 973 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 904 mm | 89 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 878 L | -428 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 2,010 L | 13.9 |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.