Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2013) vs. BMW i3 (2020) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2020 BMW i3 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2020
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	BMW i3
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	1-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	101.2 in	0.3 in
Length	179.3 in	157.4 in	21.9 in
Width	70.1 in	69.9 in	0.2 in
Height	59.2 in	62.1 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	3285 lb.	2961 lb.	324 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	2.4 gal.	12.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.6 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	54.8 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	0.0 in	41.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.2 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	50.4 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	0.0 in	35.5 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	0 in (over 1 rows)	76.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	2.8 ft³	30 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	11.8 ft³	55.1 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

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