Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.9 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 178.4 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 68.0 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 55.6 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3405 lb. | -177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.1 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 33.0 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 54.7 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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy to drive for many hours at as time, good trip car. Very comfortable, smooth ride. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |