Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2014) Specs

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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Toyota Highlander	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	CVT	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,789 mm	2,652 mm	0 mm
Length	4,785 mm	4,628 mm	0 mm
Width	1,910 mm	1,778 mm	0 mm
Height	1,730 mm	1,453 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,045 kg	1,502 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	73 L	55 L	18 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,031 mm	970 mm	-969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,516 mm	1,402 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,440 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,097 mm	1,046 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,019 mm	942 mm	-941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,511 mm	1,361 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,435 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	973 mm	968 mm	5 mm
Headroom, Row 3	922 mm	0 mm	922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,397 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	1,074 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	742 mm	0 mm	742 mm
Total Legroom	2,812 mm (over 3 rows)	2,014 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	292 L	439 L	-147 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,198 L	15.5	-14.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,701 L	15.5	-13.5 L

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review

2014 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

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