Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI (2006) vs. Dodge Durango (2014) Specs

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2014 Dodge Durango Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI	Dodge Durango
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 207 lb-ft@1800	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.9 in	119.8 in	-20.9 in
Length	164.9 in	201.2 in	-36.3 in
Width	68.3 in	75.8 in	-7.5 in
Height	56.7 in	70.9 in	-14.2 in
Curb Weight	3078 lb.	4756 lb.	-1678 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	24.6 gal.	-10.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	39.9 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.7 in	58.5 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.0 in	-57 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	40.3 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	39.8 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.4 in	58.3 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.0 in	-56 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	38.6 in	-5.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.4 in	-50.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.8 in	-42.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.5 in	-31.5 in
Total Legroom	75 in (over 2 rows)	110.4 in (over 3 rows)	-35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	17.2 ft³	0.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.0	47.7 ft³	-29.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.8 ft³	84.5 ft³	-42.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	most comfortable seats out of the Totoya Matrix, Mazda 3, Honda fit, Nissan Versa see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Excellent seats and comfort, however occasionally find the seats a bit narrow and the foot well can be tight in some shoes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / 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 / Golf / GTI review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Zero fatigue on long drives, natural driving position see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Same as a small sedan, dead pedal, loads of head room see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	High roof line gives sedan-like head room, lots of foot room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good Shoulder width, okay leg room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review

2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 / Golf / GTI review
2006	4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Seats could be firmer though adequate. It has no lumbar support and expended use probably will change the shape of the foam used in the seat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Dodge Durango

2014 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review

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