Chevrolet Uplander (2006) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Uplander and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Chevrolet Uplander	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.0 in	101.5 in	11.5 in
Length	191.0 in	179.3 in	11.7 in
Width	72.0 in	70.1 in	1.9 in
Height	70.5 in	59.2 in	11.3 in
Curb Weight	4134 lb.	3285 lb.	849 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.4 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.9 in	54.8 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	41.1 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.1 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.0 in	53.1 in	8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	63.7 in	0.0 in	63.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.5 in	35.5 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.5 in	0.0 in	37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	60.1 in	0.0 in	60.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.3 in	0.0 in	48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.3 in	0.0 in	34.3 in
Total Legroom	111.7 in (over 3 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	35.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.7 ft³	32.8 ft³	-15.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	71.0 ft³	32.8	38.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	120.0 ft³	66.9 ft³	53.1 ft³

2006 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander 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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