Volkswagen Jetta (2013) vs. Honda Pilot (2008) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta and 2008 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2013	2008
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Honda Pilot
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	106.3 in	-1.9 in
Length	182.2 in	188.0 in	-5.8 in
Width	70.0 in	77.5 in	-7.5 in
Height	57.2 in	70.1 in	-12.9 in
Curb Weight	3157 lb.	4264 lb.	-1107 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	20.4 gal.	-5.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	41.9 in	-3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	61.6 in	-6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.5 in	-57.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	40.1 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	61.4 in	-7.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.6 in	-56.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.4 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.6 in	-38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	59.7 in	-59.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.0 in	-49 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.2 in	-30.2 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	15.9 ft³	-0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.5	47.6 ft³	-32.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	87.6 ft³	-72.1 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.

2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review

2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review

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