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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.2L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 201 hp@4200 369 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 104.4 in | 8 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 182.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3835 lb. | 3161 lb. | 674 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 55.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.1 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable, firm seating,even after very long drives. The combination of lumbar support and heat leaves me refreshed after eight- and nine-hour drives. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room and has adjustments on multicontour seats. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I could fall asleep in this thing. Great seat heaters and adjustability. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat room for front passengers is excellent, and there is still enough room for rear passengers. We had an Acura TL before, and it was far less roomy than the E500. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom, legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom,legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 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 |
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