Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan cube | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 101.5 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 156.5 in | 179.3 in | -22.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 59.2 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2762 lb. | 3285 lb. | -523 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 38.4 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 54.8 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.1 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.1 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 35.5 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
2010 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |