Dodge Durango (2017) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

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2017 Dodge Durango and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Dodge Durango	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.8 in	104.4 in	15.4 in
Length	201.2 in	182.2 in	19 in
Width	75.8 in	70.0 in	5.8 in
Height	70.9 in	57.2 in	13.7 in
Curb Weight	4756 lb.	2804 lb.	1952 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	14.5 gal.	10.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	38.2 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	55.2 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	0.0 in	57 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.2 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.1 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	53.6 in	4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	38.1 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.4 in	0.0 in	50.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.8 in	0.0 in	42.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.5 in	0.0 in	31.5 in
Total Legroom	110.4 in (over 3 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	31.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	15.5 ft³	1.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	15.5	32.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.5 ft³	15.5 ft³	69 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Dodge Durango

2017 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	The SRT tweaks to the Durango include sport front bucket seats. These seats, with their large bolsters, will hold you in place through curves. Those who actually take the Durango SRT to the track will find that the seat's headrest leaves sufficient space for a helmet. But not everyone will find these seats comfortable. For me, the lumbar bulge felt too large even when minimized. In back, the Durango offers among the most comfortable second and third rows you'll find in any family hauler. It helps--a lot--that both rows are mounted higher off the floor than those in the average crossover. Among SUVs, only the Ford Expedition offers a more comfortable third-row seat. One weakness: the Durango can't hold three people in the second row as well as girthier competitors, and can't hold three people in the third row at all. Of course, opt for the second-row captain's chairs (as most buyers likely will) and the second-row seating will be limited to two people anyway. see full Dodge Durango review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

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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