Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.8 in | -12.3 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 189.4 in | -10.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.1 in | -8 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 69.3 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 4365 lb. | -1080 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 63.2 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 65.3 in | -12.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 65.8 in | -65.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 37.0 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.8 | 61.8 ft3 | -29 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 121.3 ft3 | -54.4 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 |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |