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Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI (2008) vs. Honda Accord (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI and 2021 Honda Accord specs.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI and 2021 Honda Accord Specifications

Model Year 2008 2021  
Model Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Honda Accord  
Engine 3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6300
236 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6500
273 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 10-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 111.4 in -9.9 in
Length 179.3 in 196.1 in -16.8 in
Width 70.1 in 73.3 in -3.2 in
Height 57.4 in 57.1 in 0.3 in
Curb Weight 3802 lb. 3380 lb. 422 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.8 gal. -0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.5 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 58.3 in -3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.3 in -55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.3 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.3 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 56.5 in -3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 40.4 in -5 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 82.7 in (over 2 rows) -6.1 in
Cargo Volume 16.0 ft3 16.7 ft3 -0.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI

2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Honda Accord

2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 0
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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see full Honda Accord review
 
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