Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Cadillac CTS | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.4 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 191.6 in | -12.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.5 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 58.0 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3861 lb. | -633 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.7 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 35.9 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 53.3 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |