Volkswagen Jetta (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda5 (2015) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2015 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Mazda Mazda5
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,652 mm	2,751 mm	0 mm
Length	4,628 mm	4,585 mm	0 mm
Width	1,778 mm	1,750 mm	0 mm
Height	1,453 mm	1,615 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,272 kg	1,568 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	55 L	60 L	-5 L
Headroom, Row 1	970 mm	1,034 mm	969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,402 mm	1,410 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,349 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,034 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	942 mm	1,001 mm	941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,361 mm	1,410 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,468 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	968 mm	1,001 mm	967 mm
Headroom, Row 3	0 mm	942 mm	-942 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,252 mm	-1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,039 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	0 mm	775 mm	-775 mm
Total Legroom	2,014 mm (over 2 rows)	2,809 mm (over 3 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	439 L	320 L	119 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.5	1,257 L	14.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5	2,008 L	13.5

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda5

2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review

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