Model Year | 2008 | 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 | 2,629 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,326 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,529 kg | 1,490 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 55 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 968 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 902 mm | 43 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 643 L | 929 L | -286 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,855 L | 1,894 L | 0 L |
2008 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 |
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 |