Mercury Sable (2009) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

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2009 Mercury Sable and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Mercury Sable	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	101.5 in	11.4 in
Length	202.1 in	179.3 in	22.8 in
Width	74.5 in	70.1 in	4.4 in
Height	61.5 in	59.2 in	2.3 in
Curb Weight	3670 lb.	3228 lb.	442 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.4 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	54.8 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.1 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	38.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	53.1 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	0.0 in	53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.2 in	35.5 in	5.7 in
Total Legroom	82.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.2 ft³	32.8 ft³	-11.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	21.2 ft³	66.9 ft³	-45.7 ft³

2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review
2009	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable 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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