Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2011) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz R-Class	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	126.6 in	101.5 in	25.1 in
Length	203.0 in	179.3 in	23.7 in
Width	77.1 in	70.1 in	7 in
Height	65.4 in	59.2 in	6.2 in
Curb Weight	4949 lb.	3228 lb.	1721 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	14.5 gal.	6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.4 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.3 in	54.8 in	5.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.1 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.4 in	38.1 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	53.1 in	6.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	35.5 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.2 in	0.0 in	37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	0.0 in	32.4 in
Total Legroom	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	31.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.2 ft³	32.8 ft³	-17.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.2 ft³	32.8	9.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.0 ft³	66.9 ft³	18.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.

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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