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Volkswagen Jetta (2014) vs. Toyota Prius (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta and 2008 Toyota Prius specs.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta and 2008 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2014 2008  
Model Volkswagen Jetta Toyota Prius  
Engine turbocharged
1.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5000
184 lb-ft@1000
1.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
76 hp@5000
82 lb-ft@4200
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.4 in 106.3 in -1.9 in
Length 182.2 in 175.0 in 7.2 in
Width 70.0 in 67.9 in 2.1 in
Height 57.2 in 58.1 in -0.9 in
Curb Weight 3311 lb. 2890 lb. 421 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 11.9 gal. 2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 39.1 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 55.3 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.0 in -51 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.9 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.1 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 53.0 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.6 in -51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 38.6 in -0.5 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 80.5 in (over 2 rows) -1.2 in
Cargo Volume 15.5 ft3 14.4 ft3 1.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta

2014 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
 

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Prius

2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Excellent for tall, long legged people - even more leg room than a Cadillac, which appears larger. My children love it! Also plenty of head room for tall people. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
More room than other cars this size. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Do a lot of driving, it will provide required comfort. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It will work well for passagers see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Comparable to Camry rear seat room see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Fold down seats and rear hatch entrance to place long cargo easily in space. HondaCivic did not have trunk access to rear seats. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Seat needs more lower back support for distance driving. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
If you are much over 5 foot 10 inches tall, the drivers seat might get a little tight. Not much leg support either as the bottom cushion is very short. I hear the 2010 redesign helped with this. Since I use this car for not much more than an hour commute, I tolerate the seat as the rest of the car is so darn good. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review
 
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