Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Audi A7 / S7 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 114.7 in | -13.2 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 195.6 in | -16.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 75.2 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 55.9 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 4210 lb. | -982 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 36.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.2 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.9 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 37.0 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Audi A7 / S7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A7 / S7.