Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
Model | BRZ | BRZ | Jetta SportWagen | Jetta SportWagen | Jetta SportWagen |
Trim | Premium | Limited | S | SE | TDI |
Engines | |||||
Transmissions | |||||
Drivetrains | |||||
Tires | |||||
Audio Systems | |||||
Accessories | |||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||
Cargo Management | |||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | |||||
No crossbars. | |||||
Climate Control | |||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||
Drivetrain | |||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||
Engine / Motor | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Exterior | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | |||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||
Infotainment | |||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | |||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||
Includes CD player. | |||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | |||||
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | |||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||
Converts text messages to speech. | |||||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
Transmission | |||||
Engine automatically matches revs when manual transmission is downshifted. | |||||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
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