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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.5 in | -11 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 188.8 in | -9.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 69.3 in | -10.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 3668 lb. | -383 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.9 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.1 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.9 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 40.2 in | -4.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
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