Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 101.5 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 179.3 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 59.2 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 3228 lb. | 13 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.8 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.1 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -56 ft3 |
2010 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 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 |