Honda Element (2007) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) Specs

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2007 Honda Element and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2007	2011
Model	Honda Element	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine	2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.4 in	101.5 in	-0.1 in
Length	169.3 in	179.3 in	-10 in
Width	71.5 in	70.1 in	1.4 in
Height	70.4 in	59.2 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	3499 lb.	3285 lb.	214 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	14.5 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	43.3 in	38.4 in	4.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	54.8 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	41.1 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.2 in	53.1 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.6 in	0.0 in	47.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	35.5 in	3.6 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.0 ft³	32.8 ft³	-6.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	77.1 ft³	66.9 ft³	10.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Honda Element.

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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