Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 110.2 in | -5.8 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 192.3 in | -10.1 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 70.4 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.9 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3158 lb. | 3274 lb. | -116 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.8 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.9 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.0 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.4 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | -0.1 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.
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |