Toyota Prius (2015) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2014) Specs

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2015 Toyota Prius and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Toyota Prius	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	CVT	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	104.4 in	1.9 in
Length	176.4 in	182.2 in	-5.8 in
Width	68.7 in	70.0 in	-1.3 in
Height	58.7 in	57.2 in	1.5 in
Curb Weight	3042 lb.	3311 lb.	-269 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	14.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	38.2 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	55.2 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	41.2 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	53.6 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.2 in	0.0 in	51.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	38.1 in	-2.1 in
Total Legroom	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.6 ft³	15.5 ft³	6.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	39.6 ft³	15.5 ft³	24.1 ft³

2015 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review

2015 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review

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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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