Volkswagen Jetta (2012) vs. Chrysler 200 (2014) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2014 Chrysler 200 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Chrysler 200
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	108.9 in	-4.5 in
Length	182.2 in	191.7 in	-9.5 in
Width	70.0 in	72.5 in	-2.5 in
Height	57.2 in	58.4 in	-1.2 in
Curb Weight	3124 lb.	3559 lb.	-435 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	16.9 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.1 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.3 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.4 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.4 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	56.0 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.2 in	1.9 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume	15.5 ft³	13.6 ft³	1.9 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

2014 Chrysler 200 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Chrysler 200 shares its basic structure with the compact Dodge Dart. This basis is most evident in the back seat, where legroom is decent but hiproom is considerably tighter than in most midsize sedans. Thanks to the stylish roof line, rear headroom is also in short supply. The Fusion's rear seat isn't nearly the roomiest in the class, but it is roomier and more comfortable than the Chrysler's. If you need a truly roomy rear seat and all-wheel-drive in a somewhat affordable midsize sedan, buy the Legacy. see full Chrysler 200 review

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