Honda Civic (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2013) Specs

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2012 Honda Civic and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	Honda Civic	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,670 mm	2,578 mm	0 mm
Length	4,503 mm	4,554 mm	0 mm
Width	1,753 mm	1,781 mm	0 mm
Height	1,435 mm	1,504 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,183 kg	1,464 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	55 L	-5 L
Headroom, Row 1	991 mm	975 mm	16 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,438 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,283 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,067 mm	1,044 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	942 mm	968 mm	-26 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,354 mm	1,349 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,306 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	919 mm	902 mm	17 mm
Total Legroom	1,986 mm (over 2 rows)	1,946 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	354 L	929 L	-575 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.5	1,894 L	11.5

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review

2013 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

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