Volkswagen Jetta (2013) vs. Toyota Avalon (2013) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta and 2013 Toyota Avalon Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Toyota Avalon
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000	2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@5700 156 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	111.0 in	-6.6 in
Length	182.2 in	195.2 in	-13 in
Width	70.0 in	72.2 in	-2.2 in
Height	57.2 in	57.5 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	3311 lb.	3585 lb.	-274 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	17.0 gal.	-2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.5 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.2 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.1 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.9 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	56.9 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.2 in	-1.1 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	81.3 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume	15.5 ft³	16.0 ft³	-0.5 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 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Avalon.

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