Honda Pilot (2015) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2014) Specs

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2015 Honda Pilot and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Honda Pilot	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	104.4 in	4.8 in
Length	191.4 in	182.2 in	9.2 in
Width	78.5 in	70.0 in	8.5 in
Height	71.0 in	57.2 in	13.8 in
Curb Weight	4299 lb.	3007 lb.	1292 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

2015 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review

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2014 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

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