Volkswagen Jetta (2012) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2013) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Volkswagen Touareg
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@4000 406 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	113.9 in	-9.5 in
Length	182.2 in	188.8 in	-6.6 in
Width	70.0 in	76.4 in	-6.4 in
Height	57.2 in	68.2 in	-11 in
Curb Weight	3161 lb.	4974 lb.	-1813 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	22.5 gal.	-8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.6 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	59.8 in	-4.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.9 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	56.7 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	34.9 in	3.2 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	32.1 ft³	-16.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	70.9 ft³	-55.4 ft³

2012 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

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review

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