Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,652 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,681 mm | 4,628 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,646 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,718 kg | 1,432 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 55 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 942 mm | 56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 968 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 847 L | 439 L | 408 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,659 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2012 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |