Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6200 332 Nm@4700 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 184 kW@6300 320 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,578 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,211 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,986 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,082 kg | 1,652 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 55 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,651 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,641 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 897 mm | 58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,552 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,278 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,107 L | 428 L | -427 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,466 L | 15.1 | -13.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,248 L | 1,184 L | 3 L |
2014 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Sienna's seats are cushier than those in the Odyssey or the Sedona. But I slightly preferred the Sedona's front seats because they had four-way lumbar (rather than two-way) and provided more lateral support. The Toyota earns a clear win in front seat space. The first-row foot wells are unusually wide, and there's no tall center console (as in the Kia) or a protruding center stack (as in the Honda) to crowd the driver's right elbow or knee. This said, a relatively tall instrument panel does cut into the view forward and contribute to the Sienna feeling larger than the others. see full Toyota Sienna review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Toyota Sienna.
2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of shoulder/elbow/head room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Adequate for 2 adults to sit comfortably. High roof, adequate legroom. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Front seats are extremely supportive and even heated with the Interlagos cloth option see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
well bolstered, firm, both driver and passenger seats have height and lumbar adjust see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Fits me perfectly, all controls ideal for me. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
With the 4 door GTI I can drive 4 full size adults around in comfort. Easy ingress-egress. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
With only one car, I needed a sporty car with legitimate rear seat room and an automatic for the other users. I have had 2 6ft passengers in the back seat without complaint. The cushion could use a little more height/angle to aid in leg support. Nitpickin see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |