Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Land Rover LR4 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 101.5 in | 12.1 in |
Length | 190.1 in | 179.3 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 70.1 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 74.1 in | 59.2 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5659 lb. | 3228 lb. | 2431 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.4 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.8 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.1 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.4 in | 38.1 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 53.1 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.5 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.1 in | 0.0 in | 40.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 0.0 in | 42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 39.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -22.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.5 ft3 | 32.8 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.4 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
2010 Land Rover LR4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 375-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Drivers left leg can bang against some door hardware. This needs some minor re-think. Otherwise a nice elevated driving and upright position with tremendous forward visibility. Front pillar does not cause much of a blind spot. see full Land Rover LR4 review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |