Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 151 hp@4000 264 lb-ft@2600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.7 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 181.0 in | -1.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.7 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 58.1 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3327 lb. | 3475 lb. | -148 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.6 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.3 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.9 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 35.4 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 51.9 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 |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |