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Lexus IS (2016) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Lexus IS and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2016 Lexus IS and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2016 2012  
Model Lexus IS Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 104.4 in 5.8 in
Length 183.7 in 182.2 in 1.5 in
Width 71.3 in 70.0 in 1.3 in
Height 56.3 in 57.2 in -0.9 in
Curb Weight 3583 lb. 2804 lb. 779 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 14.5 gal. 2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.2 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 55.2 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.3 in 0.0 in 54.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.8 in 41.2 in 3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.9 in 37.1 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 53.6 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.0 in 0.0 in 54 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.2 in 38.1 in -5.9 in
Total Legroom 77 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -2.3 in
Cargo Volume 10.8 ft3 15.5 ft3 -4.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS

2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review
 

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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
 

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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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