Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,798 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,897 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,783 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,189 kg | 1,563 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 70 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 960 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 993 mm | -114 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 902 mm | 0 mm | 902 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 765 mm | 0 mm | 765 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 249 L | 450 L | -201 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,226 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,410 L | 15.9 | -13.9 L |
2009 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
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 |