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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2007 BMW 5-Series specs.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2007 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2007  
Model Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 113.6 in -12.1 in
Length 179.3 in 191.2 in -11.9 in
Width 70.1 in 72.7 in -2.6 in
Height 59.2 in 58.7 in 0.5 in
Curb Weight 3228 lb. 3648 lb. -420 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 37.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 57.3 in -2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.5 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 37.6 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 57.2 in -4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 36.0 in -0.5 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.8 ft3 17.6 ft3 15.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.9 ft3 58.3 ft3 8.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 BMW 5-Series

2007 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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