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Ford Five Hundred (2006) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Ford Five Hundred Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
203 hp@5750
207 lb-ft@4500
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.9 in 104.4 in 8.5 in
Length 200.7 in 182.2 in 18.5 in
Width 74.5 in 70.0 in 4.5 in
Height 60.1 in 57.2 in 2.9 in
Curb Weight 3643 lb. 3075 lb. 568 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.2 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 55.2 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.2 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 37.1 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.6 in 53.6 in 4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.6 in 0.0 in 53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.9 in 38.1 in 3.8 in
Total Legroom 83.1 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 3.8 in
Cargo Volume 21.2 ft3 15.5 ft3 5.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred

2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review
2007 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review
2006 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review
2006 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review
2006 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review
2006 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review
2005 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 
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