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Volkswagen New Beetle (2009) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.7 in 104.4 in -5.7 in
Length 161.1 in 182.2 in -21.1 in
Width 67.9 in 70.0 in -2.1 in
Height 59.0 in 57.2 in 1.8 in
Curb Weight 2884 lb. 3082 lb. -198 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.2 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 55.2 in -2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 41.2 in -1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 37.1 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in 53.6 in -4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 38.1 in -4.6 in
Total Legroom 72.9 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -6.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.0 ft3 15.5 ft3 -3.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 27.2 ft3 15.5 ft3 11.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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