Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2012) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
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
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	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	3285 lb.	4446 lb.	-1161 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

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.

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