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Volkswagen Jetta (2012) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Volkswagen Jetta Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.4 in 112.5 in -8.1 in
Length 182.2 in 188.8 in -6.6 in
Width 70.0 in 71.4 in -1.4 in
Height 57.2 in 69.3 in -12.1 in
Curb Weight 2804 lb. 3668 lb. -864 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 17.0 gal. -2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 40.9 in -2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 55.7 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.1 in -51.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.2 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 40.1 in -3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 55.9 in -2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.4 in -51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 40.2 in -2.1 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 81.4 in (over 2 rows) -2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.5 ft3 35.7 ft3 -20.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.5 ft3 67.1 ft3 -51.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 
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