Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,504 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,464 kg | 1,107 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 48 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 950 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 0 mm | 968 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 0 mm | 902 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 929 L | 150 L | 779 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,894 L | 5.3 | -4.3 L |
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 |