Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) vs. Chevrolet Avalanche (2012) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Chevrolet Avalanche
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUT
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	130.0 in	-28.5 in
Length	179.3 in	221.3 in	-42 in
Width	70.1 in	79.1 in	-9 in
Height	59.2 in	76.6 in	-17.4 in
Curb Weight	3285 lb.	5840 lb.	-2555 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	31.0 gal.	-16.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	41.1 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	65.3 in	-10.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	64.4 in	-64.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.3 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.0 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	65.2 in	-12.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	62.3 in	-62.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	39.1 in	-3.6 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	-3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	45.5 ft³	-12.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	101.1 ft³	-34.2 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

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