Toyota Venza (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2013) Specs

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2012 Toyota Venza and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	Toyota Venza	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	101.5 in	7.8 in
Length	189.0 in	179.3 in	9.7 in
Width	75.0 in	70.1 in	4.9 in
Height	63.4 in	59.2 in	4.2 in
Curb Weight	3760 lb.	3228 lb.	532 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	14.5 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.4 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	54.8 in	5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.2 in	41.1 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.1 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.0 in	53.1 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	35.5 in	3.6 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	32.8 ft³	1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.1 ft³	66.9 ft³	3.2 ft³

2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review

2013 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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