Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 98.4 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 161.6 in | 17.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.7 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 60.0 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 2496 lb. | 789 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 52.7 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 51.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 34.5 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review |