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Volkswagen Jetta (2012) vs. Ford Mustang (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2015 Ford Mustang specs.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2015 Ford Mustang Specifications

Model Year 2012 2015  
Model Volkswagen Jetta Ford Mustang  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.4 in 107.1 in -2.7 in
Length 182.2 in 188.3 in -6.1 in
Width 70.0 in 75.4 in -5.4 in
Height 57.2 in 54.4 in 2.8 in
Curb Weight 2804 lb. 3526 lb. -722 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 16.0 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 37.6 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 56.3 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.9 in -54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.0 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 34.8 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 52.2 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 47.4 in -47.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 30.6 in 7.5 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 72.6 in (over 2 rows) 6.7 in
Cargo Volume 15.5 ft3 13.5 ft3 2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Mustang

2015 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
This "why not" should not come as a surprise. Neither the Mustang nor the Audi has much rear legroom. Plus in the Mustang my head was pressed against the rear window, and I'm only 5-9. The Mustang coupe's rear seat is viable only for people up to 5-6 or so in height. The Audi has a little more rear headroom. As does the Mustang convertible. If you will be putting people into the rear seat of the Mustang, you should turn off the "easy entry" feature. When it's activated, this feature automatically motors the seat backward when the engine is shut off, reducing rear legroom to near zero. I was nearly trapped when I turned the engine off while sitting in the back seat to take photos. If you want a V8-powered coupe with a roomy rear seat, get a Dodge Challenger. Both the Mustang and the RS 5 do a better job of transporting luggage than rear seat passengers. Both trunks have about as much capacity as that of the average compact sedan. see full Ford Mustang review
 

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