Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Lexus CT | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 102.4 in | 2 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 170.1 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 69.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 56.7 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3311 lb. | 3130 lb. | 181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 52.6 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 32.9 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -16.5 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.
2014 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |