Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 101.5 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 168.5 in | 179.3 in | -10.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 59.2 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2403 lb. | 3285 lb. | -882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.8 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.1 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 35.5 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -20.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -54.5 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small, Cramped, especially if you have children. Not easy to get into and out of. see full Hyundai Accent 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 |