Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 101.5 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 179.3 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 70.1 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 59.2 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 3228 lb. | 132 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.4 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.1 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.1 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.5 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -53.9 ft3 |
2013 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 3-Series.
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 |