Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
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@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,301 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 3,546 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,504 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,168 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 40 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 988 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,255 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,217 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 904 mm | 64 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,179 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,082 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 805 mm | 97 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,839 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 929 L | 269 L | 660 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,894 L | 852 L | -851 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Fiat 500.