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Volvo S60 (2011) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volvo S60 and 2006 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2011 Volvo S60 and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Volvo S60 Volkswagen Passat  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5600
325 lb-ft@2100
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,776 mm 2,710 mm 0 mm
Length 4,628 mm 4,780 mm 0 mm
Width 1,864 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,483 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,769 kg 1,737 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 70 L -3 L
Headroom, Row 1 973 mm 975 mm -2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,448 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,394 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 950 mm 960 mm -10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,402 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,359 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 851 mm 958 mm -107 mm
Total Legroom 1,915 mm (over 2 rows) 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 340 L 402 L -62 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo S60

2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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