Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI (2008) vs. Ford Expedition (2013) Specs

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2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI and 2013 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI	Ford Expedition
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	119.0 in	-17.5 in
Length	165.8 in	206.5 in	-40.7 in
Width	68.3 in	78.8 in	-10.5 in
Height	58.4 in	77.2 in	-18.8 in
Curb Weight	3071 lb.	5578 lb.	-2507 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	28.0 gal.	-13.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	63.2 in	-8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	60.2 in	-60.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.1 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.8 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	63.7 in	-9.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.3 in	39.1 in	-3.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	51.9 in	-51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.2 in	-50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.7 in	-37.7 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	-41.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.1 ft³	18.6 ft³	-3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.1	55.0 ft³	-39.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.8 ft³	108.3 ft³	-66.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI

2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of shoulder/elbow/head room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009	2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Adequate for 2 adults to sit comfortably. High roof, adequate legroom. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Front seats are extremely supportive and even heated with the Interlagos cloth option see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	well bolstered, firm, both driver and passenger seats have height and lumbar adjust see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008	2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	Fits me perfectly, all controls ideal for me. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	With the 4 door GTI I can drive 4 full size adults around in comfort. Easy ingress-egress. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008	2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	With only one car, I needed a sporty car with legitimate rear seat room and an automatic for the other users. I have had 2 6ft passengers in the back seat without complaint. The cushion could use a little more height/angle to aid in leg support. Nitpickin see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review

2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Expedition

2013 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review
2014	0	Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review

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