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Originally posted by ktlimq
Did you also consider Toyota Prius?
If your wife can accept less comfortable driving position, less passenger room, less cargo space, and less max load (835 lb. Passat can take about 1100 lb) than Passat,
Prius is another good candidate.
Fueleconomy.gov annual fuel cost (15000 miles/year. 45% highway)
Prius: $475
Corolla: $657
VW New Beetle GL 1.9 TDI: $533
Prius has safety add-on's that Passat has.
ESP, Brake Assist, window airbag.
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I would not allow her to drive it. Not thatit's a bad car, but I'm 6'3' and 240lbs. If I want to be uncomfortable, I'll just fly coach/
The Passat is VERY rommy for it's class, particularly in the rear. I put the drivers seat all the way back, then sat in back of it, and while it wasn't my SDl. it was more than bearable. I don't anticipate having too many people my size back there, nor do I plan on sitting there that often.