Honda Pilot (2009) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

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2009 Honda Pilot and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Honda Pilot	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800	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	109.2 in	104.4 in	4.8 in
Length	190.9 in	182.2 in	8.7 in
Width	78.5 in	70.0 in	8.5 in
Height	71.0 in	57.2 in	13.8 in
Curb Weight	4319 lb.	3157 lb.	1162 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	6.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.2 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	55.2 in	6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.6 in	0.0 in	58.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.2 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.1 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.2 in	53.6 in	8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.9 in	0.0 in	56.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.1 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	58.9 in	0.0 in	58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.4 in	0.0 in	48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.1 in	0.0 in	32.1 in
Total Legroom	112 in (over 3 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	32.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	15.5 ft³	2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	15.5	32.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.0 ft³	15.5 ft³	71.5 ft³

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
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

2009 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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