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 | 2,578 mm | 2,596 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 4,107 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,504 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,401 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 47 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,013 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 953 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 859 mm | 43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 929 L | 345 L | 584 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,894 L | 1,169 L | 0 L |
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 |