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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2016 Fiat 500 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Fiat 500 | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 90.6 in | 10.9 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 139.6 in | 39.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 64.1 in | 6 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 59.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 2576 lb. | 709 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 49.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 47.9 in | -47.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 46.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.6 in | -42.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 31.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 36.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Fiat 500
| 2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |
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