Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Nissan Maxima (2011) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2011 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Nissan Maxima
Engine
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

2014 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

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

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