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Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI (2008) vs. Toyota 4Runner (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI and 2009 Toyota 4Runner specs.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI and 2009 Toyota 4Runner Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Toyota 4Runner  
Engine 3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6300
236 lb-ft@2500
4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5400
306 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD w/low range  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 109.8 in -8.3 in
Length 165.8 in 189.2 in -23.4 in
Width 68.3 in 75.2 in -6.9 in
Height 58.4 in 69.3 in -10.9 in
Curb Weight 3643 lb. 4505 lb. -862 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 23.0 gal. -8.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 39.7 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 58.0 in -3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.3 in -55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.8 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 39.1 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in 57.2 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.4 in -55.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.3 in 34.6 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 32.9 in -32.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 56.7 in -56.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.4 in -48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 24.1 in -24.1 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 100.5 in (over 3 rows) -24 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.1 ft3 12.0 ft3 3.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.1 36.6 ft3 -21.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.8 ft3 75.1 ft3 -33.3 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 2009 Toyota 4Runner

2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review
 
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