Chevrolet Sonic (2014) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) Specs

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2014 Chevrolet Sonic and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Chevrolet Sonic	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	101.5 in	-2.1 in
Length	159.0 in	179.3 in	-20.3 in
Width	68.3 in	70.1 in	-1.8 in
Height	59.7 in	59.2 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	2755 lb.	3285 lb.	-530 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.2 gal.	14.5 gal.	-2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.4 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.4 in	54.8 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.4 in	0.0 in	51.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.1 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.1 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	53.1 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	0.0 in	51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.5 in	-0.9 in
Total Legroom	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.0 ft³	32.8 ft³	-13.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.7 ft³	66.9 ft³	-19.2 ft³

2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review

2011 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

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