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Buick Verano (2013) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Buick Verano and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2013 Buick Verano and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2013 2013  
Model Buick Verano Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 104.4 in 1.3 in
Length 183.9 in 182.2 in 1.7 in
Width 71.5 in 70.0 in 1.5 in
Height 58.4 in 57.2 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 3550 lb. 3157 lb. 393 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 38.2 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.1 in 55.2 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.2 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.1 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.9 in 53.6 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.9 in 0.0 in 51.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.7 in 38.1 in -3.4 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -2.6 in
Cargo Volume 14.3 ft3 15.5 ft3 -1.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Verano

2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious. see full Buick Verano review
2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS). The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths. see full Buick Verano review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Verano

2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom. see full Buick Verano review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced. see full Buick Verano review
2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space. see full Buick Verano review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing. see full Buick Verano review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

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