Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 3158 lb. | 4373 lb. | -1215 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 |
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 Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |