Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.3 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 166.1 in | 13.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.5 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 55.1 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 2657 lb. | 628 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.6 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.9 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.3 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 31.7 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | 32.2 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 |
2012 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Okay, adults won't want to spend a long road trip in the back seat of a Veloster. But given the car's sleek styling and tidy exterior dimensions, there's a surprising amount of room back there. Not only is the third door justified, but a fourth portal would also be welcome. As is, whoever sits in the left rear seat has no easy way to get to it. Between the lack of a fourth door and the presence of a low console where a fifth person might otherwise sit, it's as if they want people who regularly tote kids to get an Elantra GT. Which, sadly, isn't offered with a 201-horsepower engine. see full Hyundai Veloster review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster.