Toyota Highlander (2006) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

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2006 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Toyota Highlander	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	104.4 in	2.5 in
Length	184.6 in	182.2 in	2.4 in
Width	71.9 in	70.0 in	1.9 in
Height	67.9 in	57.2 in	10.7 in
Curb Weight	3649 lb.	3157 lb.	492 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.1 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.2 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	55.2 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.2 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.1 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	53.6 in	3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	38.1 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	32.3 in	0.0 in	32.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	39.8 in	0.0 in	39.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.2 in	0.0 in	30.2 in
Total Legroom	107.3 in (over 3 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	28 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.5 ft³	15.5 ft³	-5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	39.7 ft³	15.5	24.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.6 ft³	15.5 ft³	65.1 ft³

2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander 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

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