Nissan Sentra (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

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2012 Nissan Sentra and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Nissan Sentra	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 177 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@2800	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	101.5 in	4.2 in
Length	179.8 in	179.3 in	0.5 in
Width	70.5 in	70.1 in	0.4 in
Height	59.5 in	59.2 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3102 lb.	3228 lb.	-126 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	38.4 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	54.8 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.1 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	38.1 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.1 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.5 in	35.5 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	32.8 ft³	-19.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.1 ft³	66.9 ft³	-53.8 ft³

2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.

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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