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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 101.5 in 11 in
Length 187.8 in 179.3 in 8.5 in
Width 72.5 in 70.1 in 2.4 in
Height 66.3 in 59.2 in 7.1 in
Curb Weight 3761 lb. 3228 lb. 533 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 14.5 gal. 4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 38.4 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 54.8 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 0.0 in 54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.1 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 38.1 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 53.1 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.1 in 0.0 in 51.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.9 in 35.5 in 4.4 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 4.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.5 ft3 32.8 ft3 -1.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.7 ft3 66.9 ft3 -3.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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