Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 118.1 in | -13.7 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 202.9 in | -20.7 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 79.2 in | -9.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 68.4 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 4337 lb. | -1180 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 64.4 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.5 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 63.5 in | -9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.1 in | -66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.9 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -44.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -22.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 93.1 ft3 | -77.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -133 ft3 |
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.
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |