Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 108.3 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 191.6 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 78.5 in | -8.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 68.2 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3158 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1392 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 61.6 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.0 in | -59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 61.5 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 42.9 ft3 | -27.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -68 ft3 |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta.
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |