Jeep Patriot (2008) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2013) Specs

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2008 Jeep Patriot and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Jeep Patriot	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.7 in	101.5 in	2.2 in
Length	173.6 in	179.3 in	-5.7 in
Width	69.1 in	70.1 in	-1 in
Height	64.4 in	59.2 in	5.2 in
Curb Weight	3190 lb.	3285 lb.	-95 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.6 gal.	14.5 gal.	-0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.0 in	38.4 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.6 in	54.8 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.3 in	0.0 in	52.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.1 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.1 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	53.1 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	35.5 in	3.9 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	32.8 ft³	-9.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.2 ft³	66.9 ft³	-12.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Jeep Patriot

2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review
2007	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Knee room and seat comfort is good for this type of vehicle and this price see full Jeep Patriot review

2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

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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