| Model Year | 2023 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 271 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Length | 186.5 in | 183.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 74.6 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 70.9 in | -13.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3355 lb. | 4050 lb. | -695 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.3 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 51.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 31.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.1 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.1 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -52.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta.
| 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |