Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 247 hp@5750 245 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 122.0 in | -20.5 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 206.8 in | -27.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 76.3 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 70.3 in | -12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3802 lb. | 4503 lb. | -701 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 63.2 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 62.6 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.4 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 16 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The most room of any "small" P/U truck. Comfortable driving position with lots of leg room. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Cabin width. Big, comfy heated leather seats. The back seats are flatter and less comfortable, but kids like them just fine. The cabin has plenty of room and many storage bins. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room to seat three person comfortably in the rear seat. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
There is no hump in the floor, thus allowing the rear seat to accommodate three adults. The seat is split for folding up for more flexibility. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Lots of legroom and comfortable seats, like sitting in an easy chair. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
A lot of room for a pickup truck. 3 adults can sit in the back. An adult can even sit in the middle between 2 car seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2006 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
i fit well see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2006 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
WE FIT COMFORTABLY THERE AS DO OUR 2 KIDS AND 2 LABS. IF YOU PUT THE SEATS UP THERE IS A LOT OF SPACE FOR ADDITIONAL CARGO. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2006 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very roomy, nice leather, good seat adjustability. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2006 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Nothing and is a strength. My golfing buddies love to ride with me. see full Honda Ridgeline review |