Kia Sportage (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2013) Specs

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2012 Kia Sportage and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	Kia Sportage	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	101.5 in	2.4 in
Length	174.8 in	179.3 in	-4.5 in
Width	73.0 in	70.1 in	2.9 in
Height	64.4 in	59.2 in	5.2 in
Curb Weight	3157 lb.	3228 lb.	-71 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.8 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.1 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.1 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	35.5 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.1 ft³	32.8 ft³	-6.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	66.9 ft³	-12.3 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Sportage.

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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