Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 104 kW@6100 171 Nm@4000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 125 kW@5700 240 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,638 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,490 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 55 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 975 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 968 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,115 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,052 mm | 902 mm | -901 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 929 L | -561 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 1,894 L | 12 |
2018 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy for a small car, flat floor. see full Toyota Corolla 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 |