Lexus RX (2010) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2013) Specs

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2010 Lexus RX and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2010	2013
Model	Lexus RX	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	104.4 in	3.5 in
Length	187.8 in	182.2 in	5.6 in
Width	74.2 in	70.0 in	4.2 in
Height	66.3 in	57.2 in	9.1 in
Curb Weight	4358 lb.	3311 lb.	1047 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.2 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	55.2 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	0.0 in	55.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.2 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.1 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	53.6 in	4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.1 in	-1.3 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.0 ft³	15.5 ft³	24.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.3 ft³	15.5 ft³	64.8 ft³

2010 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review

2013 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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