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Toyota Avalon (2008) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Avalon and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen specs.

2008 Toyota Avalon and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year 2008 2014  
Model Toyota Avalon Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,819 mm 2,578 mm 0 mm
Length 5,009 mm 4,554 mm 1 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,504 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,585 kg 1,464 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 55 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 986 mm 975 mm 11 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,509 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,044 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 968 mm -15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,478 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,427 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,039 mm 902 mm -901 mm
Total Legroom 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 408 L 929 L -521 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.4 1,894 L 13.4

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon

2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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