Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 110.5 in | -9 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 198.3 in | -19 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.6 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 55.9 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3477 lb. | -249 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.0 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.2 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.8 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.2 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 50.9 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |