Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) vs. Ford Expedition (2007) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2007 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year	2011	2007
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Ford Expedition
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	119.0 in	-17.5 in
Length	179.3 in	206.5 in	-27.2 in
Width	70.1 in	78.8 in	-8.7 in
Height	59.2 in	77.2 in	-18 in
Curb Weight	3285 lb.	5578 lb.	-2293 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	28.0 gal.	-13.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.6 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	63.2 in	-8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	60.2 in	-60.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.1 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.8 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	63.7 in	-10.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	39.1 in	-3.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	51.9 in	-51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.2 in	-50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.7 in	-37.7 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	-41.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	18.6 ft³	14.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.8	55.0 ft³	-22.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	108.3 ft³	-41.4 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

2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2006	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review

2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review

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