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Mini Countryman (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mini Countryman and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen specs.

2012 Mini Countryman and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year 2012 2014  
Model Mini Countryman Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
181 hp@5500
177 lb-ft@1600
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.2 in 101.5 in 0.7 in
Length 161.7 in 179.3 in -17.6 in
Width 70.4 in 70.1 in 0.3 in
Height 61.5 in 59.2 in 2.3 in
Curb Weight 3088 lb. 3285 lb. -197 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.4 gal. 14.5 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 38.4 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 54.8 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.4 in 41.1 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 38.1 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.1 in 53.1 in -1 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.8 in 35.5 in -1.7 in
Total Legroom 74.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) -2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.2 ft3 32.8 ft3 -20.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.3 ft3 66.9 ft3 -25.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Countryman

2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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