Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 97.1 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 145.6 in | 36.6 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 66.3 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 55.4 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3158 lb. | 2723 lb. | 435 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 50.3 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 44.7 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 29.9 in | 8.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Volkswagen Jetta.
2013 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |