Volkswagen Jetta (2014) vs. Toyota Prius (2011) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Toyota Prius
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000	1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000
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	175.6 in	6.6 in
Width	70.0 in	68.7 in	1.3 in
Height	57.2 in	58.7 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	3311 lb.	3042 lb.	269 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	11.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.6 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	54.9 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.7 in	-52.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.5 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	53.1 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.2 in	-51.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.0 in	2.1 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	21.6 ft³	-6.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	39.6 ft³	-24.1 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.

2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review
2011	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	It fits. see full Toyota Prius review
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review

2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review
2011	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review
2010	4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review

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