Honda Pilot (2007) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

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2007 Honda Pilot and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2007	2012
Model	Honda Pilot	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,652 mm	0 mm
Length	4,775 mm	4,628 mm	0 mm
Width	1,969 mm	1,778 mm	0 mm
Height	1,781 mm	1,453 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,934 kg	1,432 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	77 L	55 L	22 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,064 mm	970 mm	-969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,565 mm	1,402 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,461 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,052 mm	1,046 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,019 mm	942 mm	-941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,560 mm	1,361 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,438 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	950 mm	968 mm	-18 mm
Headroom, Row 3	980 mm	0 mm	980 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,516 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	1,245 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	767 mm	0 mm	767 mm
Total Legroom	2,769 mm (over 3 rows)	2,014 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	450 L	439 L	11 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,348 L	15.5	-14.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,481 L	15.5	-13.5 L

2007 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review
2006	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review
2006	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review

2007 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review

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

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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