Volkswagen Jetta (2014) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2011) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Chevrolet Traverse
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	118.9 in	-14.5 in
Length	182.2 in	205.0 in	-22.8 in
Width	70.0 in	78.4 in	-8.4 in
Height	57.2 in	70.4 in	-13.2 in
Curb Weight	3158 lb.	4790 lb.	-1632 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	22.0 gal.	-7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.4 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	62.0 in	-6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	61.3 in	-7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.8 in	-57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.8 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	-32 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	24.4 ft³	-8.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.5	68.8 ft³	-53.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	116.4 ft³	-100.9 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 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

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