Volkswagen Jetta (2013) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2013) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta and 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	114.2 in	-9.8 in
Length	182.2 in	197.2 in	-15 in
Width	70.0 in	77.2 in	-7.2 in
Height	57.2 in	69.6 in	-12.4 in
Curb Weight	3157 lb.	4149 lb.	-992 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.5 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	42.2 in	-4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	60.7 in	-5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.8 in	-56.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.3 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	60.4 in	-6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.1 in	-56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	41.7 in	-3.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.7 in	-30.7 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	114.7 in (over 3 rows)	-35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	16.0 ft³	-0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.5	47.8 ft³	-32.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	79.8 ft³	-64.3 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.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.

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