Chrysler Town & Country (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2018) Specs

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2012 Chrysler Town & Country and 2018 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Chrysler Town & Country	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	104.4 in	16.8 in
Length	202.5 in	183.3 in	19.2 in
Width	78.7 in	70.0 in	8.7 in
Height	67.9 in	57.2 in	10.7 in
Curb Weight	4652 lb.	3208 lb.	1444 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.2 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.7 in	55.2 in	8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.4 in	0.0 in	58.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.2 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.1 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.1 in	53.6 in	10.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	65.0 in	0.0 in	65 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	38.1 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in	0.0 in	37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.0 in	0.0 in	62 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.7 in	0.0 in	48.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.7 in	0.0 in	32.7 in
Total Legroom	109.9 in (over 3 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	30.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.0 ft³	15.7 ft³	17.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.3 ft³	15.7	67.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	143.8 ft³	15.7 ft³	128.1 ft³

2012 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country review

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