Chevrolet Equinox (2006) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2012) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Chevrolet Equinox	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine	3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.5 in	101.5 in	11 in
Length	188.8 in	179.3 in	9.5 in
Width	71.4 in	70.1 in	1.3 in
Height	69.3 in	59.2 in	10.1 in
Curb Weight	3668 lb.	3285 lb.	383 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	38.4 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	54.8 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.1 in	0.0 in	51.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.1 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	38.1 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	53.1 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	0.0 in	51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	35.5 in	4.7 in
Total Legroom	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	4.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.7 ft³	32.8 ft³	2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.1 ft³	66.9 ft³	0.2 ft³

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox 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

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