Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 179.3 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 70.1 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 59.2 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3228 lb. | -186 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 54.8 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.1 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 35.5 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -27.3 ft3 |
2013 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius 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 |