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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2009 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | BMW 5-Series | |
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| 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. | 3659 lb. | -431 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 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 5-Series
| 2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 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 |
| 2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 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 |
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