Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.7 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 172.2 in | 7.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 68.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 55.6 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3494 lb. | -266 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 42.2 in | 10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 32.0 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 58.4 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 |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |