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Hyundai Elantra (2006) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2006 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Hyundai Elantra Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.7 in 104.4 in -1.7 in
Length 178.1 in 182.2 in -4.1 in
Width 67.9 in 70.0 in -2.1 in
Height 56.1 in 57.2 in -1.1 in
Curb Weight 2784 lb. 2804 lb. -20 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 38.2 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 55.2 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 41.2 in 2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.1 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.5 in 53.6 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.6 in 0.0 in 55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 38.1 in -3.1 in
Total Legroom 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -1.1 in
Cargo Volume 13.0 ft3 15.5 ft3 -2.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Elantra

2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Lots of leg room, even for a full size adult. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 0 I think the car is pretty comfortable for an average person. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I find it to be very comfortable. The back seat lacks leg room for three people to fit comfortably. If an adult is in the front then the person behind has little leg room. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fits four rugby players comfortably. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra 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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