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Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI (2006) vs. Lexus RX (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2012 Lexus RX specs.

2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2012 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Lexus RX  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5500
207 lb-ft@1800
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6200
257 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.9 in 107.9 in -9 in
Length 164.9 in 187.8 in -22.9 in
Width 68.3 in 74.2 in -5.9 in
Height 56.7 in 66.3 in -9.6 in
Curb Weight 3078 lb. 4178 lb. -1100 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 19.2 gal. -4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.6 in 39.1 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.7 in 58.0 in -4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.6 in -55.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 43.1 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 37.7 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.4 in 57.6 in -5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.5 in -54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 36.8 in -3.3 in
Total Legroom 75 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) -4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.0 ft3 40.0 ft3 -22 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.8 ft3 80.3 ft3 -38.5 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2012 Lexus RX

2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review
 

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