Volkswagen Jetta (2012) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2007) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2012	2007
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	112.2 in	-7.8 in
Length	182.2 in	187.6 in	-5.4 in
Width	70.0 in	72.8 in	-2.8 in
Height	57.2 in	72.4 in	-15.2 in
Curb Weight	3157 lb.	4373 lb.	-1216 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	21.1 gal.	-6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.0 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.3 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.4 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.9 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	58.4 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	34.2 in	3.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.7 in	-36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.0 in	-44 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.1 in	-28.1 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	104.7 in (over 3 rows)	-25.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	16.5 ft³	-1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.5	49.2 ft³	-33.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	79.2 ft³	-63.7 ft³

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

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

2007 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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