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Volkswagen Jetta (2011) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and 2014 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta and 2014 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2011 2014  
Model Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Passat  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4000
236 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4000
236 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.4 in 110.4 in -6 in
Length 182.2 in 191.6 in -9.4 in
Width 70.0 in 72.2 in -2.2 in
Height 57.2 in 58.5 in -1.3 in
Curb Weight 3216 lb. 3397 lb. -181 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.3 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 56.9 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.4 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.8 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 57.0 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 39.1 in -1 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -2.2 in
Cargo Volume 15.5 ft3 15.9 ft3 -0.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2011 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
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

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

2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat

2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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