Chevrolet Traverse (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

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2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Chevrolet Traverse	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400	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 SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	104.4 in	14.5 in
Length	205.0 in	182.2 in	22.8 in
Width	78.4 in	70.0 in	8.4 in
Height	70.4 in	57.2 in	13.2 in
Curb Weight	4790 lb.	3157 lb.	1633 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	38.2 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.0 in	55.2 in	6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	37.1 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.3 in	53.6 in	7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.1 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.3 in	0.0 in	48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	32 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.4 ft³	15.5 ft³	8.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	68.8 ft³	15.5	53.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	116.4 ft³	15.5 ft³	100.9 ft³

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

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