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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.2 in | -11.7 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 192.7 in | -13.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.0 in | -2.9 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 58.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3327 lb. | 4293 lb. | -966 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.8 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.8 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 57.4 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
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