Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) vs. BMW i8 (2015) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2015 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2015
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	BMW i8
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	110.2 in	-8.7 in
Length	179.3 in	184.9 in	-5.6 in
Width	70.1 in	76.5 in	-6.4 in
Height	59.2 in	50.8 in	8.4 in
Curb Weight	3228 lb.	3455 lb.	-227 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	11.1 gal.	3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	38.7 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	61.1 in	-6.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	0.0 in	41.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	32.4 in	5.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	51.5 in	1.6 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	4.7 ft³	28.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	4.7 ft³	62.2 ft³

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

2015 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review

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