Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz M-Class	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.8 in	101.5 in	13.3 in
Length	189.1 in	179.3 in	9.8 in
Width	75.2 in	70.1 in	5.1 in
Height	70.7 in	59.2 in	11.5 in
Curb Weight	4751 lb.	3228 lb.	1523 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	14.5 gal.	10.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.4 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	54.8 in	3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.1 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.4 in	53.1 in	5.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	35.5 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.2 ft³	32.8 ft³	3.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.0 ft³	66.9 ft³	4.1 ft³

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class 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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