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2015 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 101.5 in | 8.3 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 179.3 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 70.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 59.2 in | 8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 3285 lb. | 948 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 54.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 35.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -19 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 32.8 | 9.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
| 2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| 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 |
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