Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 EV | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.5 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 179.3 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 70.1 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 59.2 in | 7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4032 lb. | 3228 lb. | 804 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.5 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.2 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
2014 Toyota RAV4 EV Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 154-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
im my opinion the seats could have been a little more comfortable. see full Toyota RAV4 EV review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |