Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Transmission | |||
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 |
2010 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 |
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 |