Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Volkswagen Jetta | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,652 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 4,628 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,482 kg | 1,272 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 942 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 968 mm | -69 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 439 L | -99 L |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |