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2014 Volkswagen Jetta and 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 130.5 in | -26.1 in |
| Length | 182.2 in | 210.2 in | -28 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 73.7 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 72.5 in | -15.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3158 lb. | 4618 lb. | -1460 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.0 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 58.9 in | -5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 15.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
| 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
| 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
| 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
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