Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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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 |
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 |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |