Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Volkswagen Jetta | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 104.4 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 182.2 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 70.0 in | -2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 2804 lb. | 601 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.2 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 53.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 38.1 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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 |