Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	101.5 in	-9.8 in
Length	157.3 in	179.3 in	-22 in
Width	67.7 in	70.1 in	-2.4 in
Height	49.0 in	59.2 in	-10.2 in
Curb Weight	2441 lb.	3228 lb.	-787 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	14.5 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	38.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	54.8 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	0.0 in	50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.1 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	35.5 in	-35.5 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	-33.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.3 ft³	32.8 ft³	-27.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.3 ft³	66.9 ft³	-61.6 ft³

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

2014 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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