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2008 Volkswagen Passat and 2010 Volvo XC90 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Volvo XC90 | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@2750 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 232 kW@5850 441 Nm@3900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,516 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,813 kg | 2,189 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 80 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,008 mm | 972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 975 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 879 mm | 79 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 902 mm | -902 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 765 mm | -765 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,014 L | 249 L | -248 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 1,226 L | 34.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,747 L | 2,410 L | -1 L |
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 2010 Volvo XC90
| 2010 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |
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