Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.2 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 192.3 in | -13 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.8 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 72.0 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 4446 lb. | -1218 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 58.4 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 34.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.8 | 49.2 ft3 | -16.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -12.3 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 |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |