Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 180 hp@4000 280 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,809 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 4,623 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,504 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,665 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,026 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 973 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 889 mm | 13 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 929 L | 496 L | 433 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,894 L | 1,501 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 3-Series.