Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 188.3 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 69.9 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.5 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 3297 lb. | -140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.3 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.5 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.