Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Mini Roadster | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 97.1 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 146.8 in | 32.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.3 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 54.5 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 2635 lb. | 593 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 50.3 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 58.4 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 Roadster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Over 6ft and I need to pull the seat up two notches. All the way back my toes touch the pedals. Yippee I fit in a small car!!! see full Mini Roadster review |