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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2011 2007  
Model Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 91.7 in 9.8 in
Length 179.3 in 157.3 in 22 in
Width 70.1 in 67.7 in 2.4 in
Height 59.2 in 49.0 in 10.2 in
Curb Weight 3228 lb. 2441 lb. 787 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 37.4 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 53.2 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 50.6 in -50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 43.1 in -2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 0.0 in 38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 0.0 in 35.5 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 33.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.8 ft3 5.3 ft3 27.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.9 ft3 5.3 ft3 61.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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