Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.1 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 174.7 in | 4.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.1 in | -1 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 67.7 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3254 lb. | -26 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.6 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.6 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 35.6 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 0.6 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 |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |