Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@4000 406 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 104.4 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 182.2 in | 6.6 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 70.0 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.2 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4974 lb. | 3161 lb. | 1813 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 55.2 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.6 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 38.1 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 55.4 ft3 |
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 |
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 |