Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 101.5 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 179.3 in | 10.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.1 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 59.2 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3101 lb. | 3228 lb. | -127 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.8 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.1 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.5 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -51.1 ft3 |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion 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 |