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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 179.3 in | -7.1 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 59.2 in | -3.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3228 lb. | 266 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 53.1 in | -10.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 35.5 in | -3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -24.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -58.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series
| 2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| 2011 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 |
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