BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	BMW 3-Series	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	101.5 in	7.2 in
Length	178.2 in	179.3 in	-1.1 in
Width	71.5 in	70.1 in	1.4 in
Height	55.8 in	59.2 in	-3.4 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	3228 lb.	234 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	14.5 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	38.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	54.8 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.1 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.1 in	2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.5 in	-0.9 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	-0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.8 ft³	32.8 ft³	-8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.0 ft³	66.9 ft³	-8.9 ft³

2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review

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2014 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

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