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Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 175.0 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.7 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 61.0 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3256 lb. | -28 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 41.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.3 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.1 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.5 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 33.3 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | 36.9 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 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |