Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 125 kW@5700 240 Nm@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6000 201 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,504 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,335 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 50 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 980 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 955 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,359 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 909 mm | -7 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 929 L | 572 L | 357 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,894 L | 1,334 L | 0 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda3.