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Honda Accord (2020) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Honda Accord and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2020 Honda Accord and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2020 2012  
Model Honda Accord Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6500
273 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 10-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.4 in 104.4 in 7 in
Length 192.2 in 182.2 in 10 in
Width 73.3 in 70.0 in 3.3 in
Height 57.1 in 57.2 in -0.1 in
Curb Weight 3362 lb. 3124 lb. 238 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.8 gal. 14.5 gal. 0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 38.2 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 55.2 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 0.0 in 55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.2 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 37.1 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 53.6 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.4 in 38.1 in 2.3 in
Total Legroom 82.7 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 3.4 in
Cargo Volume 16.7 ft3 15.5 ft3 1.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Honda Accord

2020 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 0
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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see full Honda Accord review
 

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

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
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
 
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