Chevrolet TrailBlazer (2008) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	Chevrolet TrailBlazer	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.0 in	101.5 in	11.5 in
Length	191.8 in	179.3 in	12.5 in
Width	74.7 in	70.1 in	4.6 in
Height	72.5 in	59.2 in	13.3 in
Curb Weight	4417 lb.	3228 lb.	1189 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	38.4 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	54.8 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	41.1 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	38.1 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	53.1 in	5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.2 in	0.0 in	58.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	35.5 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	43.7 ft³	32.8 ft³	10.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.1 ft³	66.9 ft³	13.2 ft³

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review
2007	4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD	I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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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