Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,652 mm | 2,614 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,628 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,778 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,398 kg | 1,190 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 51 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 996 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 973 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,293 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 917 mm | 51 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 439 L | 391 L | 48 L |
2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2010 | The rear seat is fairly comfortable--if you fit. Many compacts have roomier back seats. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review |