Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 90.6 in | 13.8 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 139.6 in | 42.6 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 64.1 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 59.8 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3158 lb. | 2583 lb. | 575 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 49.4 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 47.9 in | -47.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 46.4 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.6 in | -42.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 31.7 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -14.6 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.
2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |