Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 154 kW@5300 281 Nm@1700 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 184 kW@5700 339 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,652 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,656 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,778 mm | 2,012 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,449 kg | 1,967 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 79 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,008 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,478 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,003 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,679 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,039 mm | 967 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,547 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,077 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 445 L | 1,087 L | 444 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 2,636 L | 13.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 | 4,205 L | 11.7 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 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 |