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2013 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Honda Civic Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Civic | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 110 hp@5500 127 lb-ft@1000 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 105.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Length | 182.2 in | 177.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.0 in | 1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3311 lb. | 2864 lb. | 447 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.1 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic
| 2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic
| 2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
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