Volkswagen Passat (2013) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2011) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	104.4 in	6 in
Length	191.6 in	182.2 in	9.4 in
Width	72.2 in	70.0 in	2.2 in
Height	58.5 in	57.2 in	1.3 in
Curb Weight	3397 lb.	3216 lb.	181 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	38.2 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	55.2 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.2 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	53.6 in	3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	38.1 in	1 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	2.2 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	15.5 ft³	0.4 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review

2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
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

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