Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Baja | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 193.3 in | 179.3 in | 14 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.1 in | 0 in |
Height | 65.1 in | 59.2 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3480 lb. | 3228 lb. | 252 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.8 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.1 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.1 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 35.5 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 32.8 ft3 | -32.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 66.9 ft3 | -66.9 |
2006 Subaru Baja Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUT turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers are going to have issues getting in and out. Also they will have to recline the seat too much just to keep their heads from hitting the roof. see full Subaru Baja review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |