Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Subaru Ascent (2020) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2020 Subaru Ascent Specifications

Model Year	2014	2020
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Subaru Ascent
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	113.8 in	-12.3 in
Length	179.3 in	196.8 in	-17.5 in
Width	70.1 in	76.0 in	-5.9 in
Height	59.2 in	71.6 in	-12.4 in
Curb Weight	3285 lb.	4430 lb.	-1145 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.3 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	41.3 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	61.1 in	-6.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	42.2 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.0 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	60.3 in	-7.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	38.5 in	-3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.7 in	-31.7 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	112.4 in (over 3 rows)	-35.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	17.8 ft³	15 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.8	47.5 ft³	-14.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	86.5 ft³	-19.6 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

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