Volkswagen Jetta (2014) vs. Chrysler Pacifica (2017) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta and 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Specifications

Model Year	2014	2017
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Chrysler Pacifica
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	9-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	121.6 in	-17.2 in
Length	182.2 in	203.6 in	-21.4 in
Width	70.0 in	79.6 in	-9.6 in
Height	57.2 in	69.9 in	-12.7 in
Curb Weight	3158 lb.	4330 lb.	-1172 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.1 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	63.8 in	-8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.0 in	-59 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.1 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.6 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	63.0 in	-9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	64.8 in	-64.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.0 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.7 in	-38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.2 in	-61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.5 in	-36.5 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	116.6 in (over 3 rows)	-37.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	32.3 ft³	-16.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.5	87.5 ft³	-72
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	140.5 ft³	-125 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.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Chrysler has revised its "Stow 'n Go" seats a few times to improve their comfort, and the latest ones are better. But they still feel smaller, firmer, and less comfortable than the conventional captain's chairs in competitors. This noted, unless you'll regularly carry adults in back, and they're picky about seat comfort, the Pacifica's seats should be good enough. A removable center seat for the second row has been added to the options list. With this seat the Pacifica can, like the Sienna and Odyssey, carry eight people in a pinch. But the same seat in the Sienna is much more comfortable. The Pacifica's third row is more competitive in terms of comfort. Roominess in both cases is better than in the Kia Sedona, perhaps about even with the Toyota Sienna, and less than in the Honda Odyssey, which is the roomiest of the bunch. If you're used to a crossover any of these minivans will seem very roomy. The third-row seats in most crossovers aren't in the same league. see full Chrysler Pacifica review

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD	The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Chrysler Pacifica review

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