Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 118.9 in | -14.5 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 202.0 in | -19.8 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 78.3 in | -8.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 69.3 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 4387 lb. | -1230 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.9 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 63.2 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.8 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 65.3 in | -11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 65.9 in | -65.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.9 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 80.1 ft3 | -64.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -126 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |