Volkswagen Jetta (2014) vs. Dodge Durango (2012) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Dodge Durango Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Dodge Durango
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	119.8 in	-15.4 in
Length	182.2 in	199.8 in	-17.6 in
Width	70.0 in	75.8 in	-5.8 in
Height	57.2 in	70.9 in	-13.7 in
Curb Weight	3158 lb.	5176 lb.	-2018 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	24.6 gal.	-10.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.9 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.5 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.0 in	-57 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.3 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.8 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	58.3 in	-4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.0 in	-56 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.6 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.4 in	-50.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.8 in	-42.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.5 in	-31.5 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	110.4 in (over 3 rows)	-31.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	17.2 ft³	-1.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.5	47.7 ft³	-32.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	84.5 ft³	-69 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

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2012 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review

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