Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) vs. BMW 3-Series (2012) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2012 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	BMW 3-Series
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,578 mm	2,761 mm	0 mm
Length	4,554 mm	4,526 mm	0 mm
Width	1,781 mm	1,816 mm	0 mm
Height	1,504 mm	1,417 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,464 kg	1,570 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	55 L	60 L	-5 L
Headroom, Row 1	975 mm	950 mm	25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,407 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,044 mm	1,054 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	968 mm	965 mm	3 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,349 mm	1,400 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	902 mm	879 mm	23 mm
Total Legroom	1,946 mm (over 2 rows)	1,933 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	929 L	702 L	227 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,894 L	1,642 L	0 L

2011 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 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review

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