Nissan Maxima (2011) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2013) Specs

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2011 Nissan Maxima and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Nissan Maxima	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	101.5 in	7.8 in
Length	190.6 in	179.3 in	11.3 in
Width	73.2 in	70.1 in	3.1 in
Height	57.8 in	59.2 in	-1.4 in
Curb Weight	3556 lb.	3228 lb.	328 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.4 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	54.8 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	0.0 in	53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	41.1 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	38.1 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.1 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.5 in	-0.9 in
Total Legroom	78.4 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.2 ft³	32.8 ft³	-18.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.2 ft³	66.9 ft³	-52.7 ft³

2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review

2013 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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