| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Nissan cube | Volkswagen Jetta | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 104.4 in | -4.8 in |
| Length | 156.5 in | 182.2 in | -25.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.0 in | -3.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 57.2 in | 7.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2762 lb. | 2804 lb. | -42 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 38.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.2 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 37.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 38.1 in | -2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 42.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan cube.
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
| 2011 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |