Volkswagen Jetta (2013) vs. Lexus RX (2017) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta and 2017 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year	2013	2017
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Lexus RX
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000	3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 259 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	109.8 in	-5.4 in
Length	182.2 in	192.5 in	-10.3 in
Width	70.0 in	74.6 in	-4.6 in
Height	57.2 in	67.7 in	-10.5 in
Curb Weight	3311 lb.	4740 lb.	-1429 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.2 gal.	-4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.4 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.8 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.6 in	-56.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	44.1 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.1 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	57.6 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.1 in	-56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.0 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	82.1 in (over 2 rows)	-2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	18.4 ft³	-2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	56.3 ft³	-40.8 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.

2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX.

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