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	2,761 mm	2,578 mm	0 mm
Length	4,526 mm	4,554 mm	0 mm
Width	1,816 mm	1,781 mm	0 mm
Height	1,417 mm	1,504 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,570 kg	1,464 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	60 L	55 L	5 L
Headroom, Row 1	950 mm	975 mm	-25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,407 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,054 mm	1,044 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	965 mm	968 mm	-3 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,400 mm	1,349 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	879 mm	902 mm	-23 mm
Total Legroom	1,933 mm (over 2 rows)	1,946 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	702 L	929 L	-227 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,642 L	1,894 L	0 L

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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