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Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.5 in | -2 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 171.3 in | 8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 66.7 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 3351 lb. | -66 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.7 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.7 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.1 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 37.2 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 0.3 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 Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |