Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Nissan Maxima | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 109.3 in | -7.8 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 190.6 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.2 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 57.8 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3556 lb. | -328 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.8 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 34.6 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 52.7 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 |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |