Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.7 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 188.0 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 59.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 3512 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. 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 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 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 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 |
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 |
2009 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 |
Trim | Komfort |
Standard Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD |
Standard Tires | 235/45HR17 tires |
Trim | Komfort |
Standard Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD |
Standard Tires | 235/45HR17 tires |
2009 Volkswagen Passat Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
2.0 liter turbo charged 4-cylinder with a DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox), this engine/transmission combination beats many 6 cylinder offerings by other manufacturers. The car is a rocket, feels faster than the 200 HP in the specs. Plus, I get 26 mpg combined. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both engines, Turbo 4 and VR6 deliver strong acceleration, 3-Mode, 6 speed tip-tronic automatic transmission smooth shifting, always finds correct gear, faster in sport mode, has manual shift mode, love the paddle shifters. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
200 HP turbo is quick and responsive w/ minimum turbo lag, 6 speed auto trans w/ paddle shifters, sport and manual mode is smooth shifting and always seems to find the correct gear. 32-34 MPG consistently on long highway trips at avg speed of 70 MPH. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good low end torque see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The turbo kicks in fast, great low and high end acceleration. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Passat engine and transmission gave the car a spirited performance see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is the first car I have owned that actually pushes you back in the seat when accelerating. Quite amazing when compared to the competition. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Super power pick up with turbo and smooth shifting automatic. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | Komfort | 28,300 | 26,436 | 700 |
4dr Wagon | Komfort | 29,690 | 27,727 | 700 |