Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Mini Countryman | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.2 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 161.7 in | 17.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.4 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 61.5 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 3088 lb. | 197 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 52.8 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.1 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 33.8 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 25.6 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |