Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Tucson | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 101.5 in | 2 in |
Length | 170.3 in | 179.3 in | -9 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 59.2 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3370 lb. | 3285 lb. | 85 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.4 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 54.8 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.1 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.5 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.5 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
2007 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2007 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson 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 |