Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 177 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.7 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 179.8 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.5 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 59.5 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3102 lb. | 126 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.9 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 34.5 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 53.8 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 Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.