Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | BMW 2-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.9 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 174.9 in | 4.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.4 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 55.6 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3625 lb. | -397 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.5 in | -0.4 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 | 31.8 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 73.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 | 55.1 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |