Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	124.6 in	-23.1 in
Length	179.3 in	206.5 in	-27.2 in
Width	70.1 in	73.7 in	-3.6 in
Height	59.2 in	58.0 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	3272 lb.	4674 lb.	-1402 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	23.8 gal.	-9.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	37.8 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	59.1 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.9 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.5 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	58.7 in	-5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.4 in	-59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	42.3 in	-6.8 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	84.2 in (over 2 rows)	-7.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	16.4 ft³	16.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	16.4 ft³	50.5 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

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