Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 108.3 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 184.0 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 73.7 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 64.8 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 3710 lb. | -553 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.0 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.3 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.4 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -43.1 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.
2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |