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Volkswagen Jetta (2012) vs. Toyota Corolla (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Toyota Corolla specs.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Volkswagen Jetta Toyota Corolla  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.4 in 102.4 in 2 in
Length 182.2 in 178.7 in 3.5 in
Width 70.0 in 69.3 in 0.7 in
Height 57.2 in 57.7 in -0.5 in
Curb Weight 2804 lb. 2723 lb. 81 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.8 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 54.8 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.7 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.2 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 54.6 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 43.9 in -43.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 36.3 in 1.8 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 1.3 in
Cargo Volume 15.5 ft3 12.3 ft3 3.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Corolla

2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, 250 lbs and have plenty of room in the front seat. The driver's position holds me well and i do not feel like i am falling out of the seat when cornering. The passenger seat sits higher than i want, but there is plenty of room there as well. see full Toyota Corolla review
2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
A tad too cramped. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Just not as comfortable as I would have liked. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Small and cram even for 5ft 6in male. Can pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Since front seat feel cram at initial spacing it cause most front seat user to pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review
 
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