Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2013) vs. Nissan Xterra (2011) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2011 Nissan Xterra Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Nissan Xterra
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	106.3 in	-4.8 in
Length	179.3 in	178.7 in	0.6 in
Width	70.1 in	72.8 in	-2.7 in
Height	59.2 in	74.9 in	-15.7 in
Curb Weight	3228 lb.	4143 lb.	-915 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	21.1 gal.	-6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.9 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	58.3 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.9 in	-55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	42.4 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.3 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	58.3 in	-5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	46.1 in	-46.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	34.4 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	35.2 ft³	-2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	65.7 ft³	1.2 ft³

2013 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 Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review

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