Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 97.1 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 145.6 in | 33.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.3 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 55.4 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 2712 lb. | 573 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 50.3 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 44.7 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 29.9 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 42.9 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 |
2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |