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Volkswagen Passat (2014) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2014 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2014 2012  
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. 3210 lb. 187 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

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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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 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
 
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