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Volkswagen Jetta (2011) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and 2016 Hyundai Sonata specs.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year 2011 2016  
Model Volkswagen Jetta Hyundai Sonata  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.4 in 110.4 in -6 in
Length 182.2 in 191.1 in -8.9 in
Width 70.0 in 73.4 in -3.4 in
Height 57.2 in 58.1 in -0.9 in
Curb Weight 3018 lb. 3250 lb. -232 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 40.4 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 57.9 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.3 in -55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 45.5 in -4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 38.0 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 56.5 in -2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.1 in -56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 35.6 in 2.5 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.8 in
Cargo Volume 15.5 ft3 16.3 ft3 -0.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2011 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
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata

2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

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