Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5500 281 Nm@1800 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 236 kW@4900 522 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | 3,129 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,188 mm | 5,255 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 2,002 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,976 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,396 kg | 2,382 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 106 L | -51 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,041 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,654 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,557 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 1,016 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,527 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 851 mm | 1,064 mm | 850 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,618 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,240 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,905 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,944 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 510 L | 566 L | -56 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 1,606 L | 17 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,184 L | 2,750 L | -1 L |
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 |
2007 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
2007 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |