Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
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. | 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 |
2013 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 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |