Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6100 150 lb-ft@4900 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 104.4 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 182.2 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 70.0 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 3082 lb. | -91 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 0.0 in | 49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.2 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 37.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 53.6 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 0.0 in | 46.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.1 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 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 |