Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 118.9 in | -17.4 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 200.7 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.2 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 69.9 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 4656 lb. | -1371 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 61.9 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 61.1 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.9 in | -57.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.9 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.8 | 68.9 ft3 | -36.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | -50 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 |
2011 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review |