Chrysler Pacifica (2008) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2014) Specs

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2008 Chrysler Pacifica and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Chrysler Pacifica	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4100	turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.3 in	104.4 in	11.9 in
Length	198.5 in	182.2 in	16.3 in
Width	79.3 in	70.0 in	9.3 in
Height	66.5 in	57.2 in	9.3 in
Curb Weight	4388 lb.	3007 lb.	1381 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	8.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	38.2 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.8 in	55.2 in	5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	41.2 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	37.1 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	60.5 in	53.6 in	6.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.3 in	0.0 in	56.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.9 in	38.1 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	0.0 in	35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	58.0 in	0.0 in	58 in
Hip Room, Row 3	41.9 in	0.0 in	41.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.9 in	0.0 in	29.9 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	31.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	15.5 ft³	-2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.6 ft³	15.5	28.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	79.5 ft³	15.5 ft³	64 ft³

2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2008	4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2008	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2007	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review
2007	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review

2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review

2014 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

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