| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Jeep Cherokee | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Length | 183.3 in | 182.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 73.2 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 65.7 in | -8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3194 lb. | 3811 lb. | -617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.9 in | -49.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.3 in | -2.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | -39.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review | |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.