Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 101.5 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 179.3 in | 13.2 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 70.1 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 59.2 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3228 lb. | 994 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.8 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 0.0 in | 56.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.1 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.1 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.5 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
2016 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus RX.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |