Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) vs. Suzuki Grand Vitara (2009) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Suzuki Grand Vitara
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6200 213 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	103.9 in	-2.4 in
Length	179.3 in	177.1 in	2.2 in
Width	70.1 in	71.3 in	-1.2 in
Height	59.2 in	66.7 in	-7.5 in
Curb Weight	3285 lb.	3704 lb.	-419 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	17.4 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.0 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.3 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.3 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.2 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	54.9 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	44.0 in	-44 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	37.2 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	24.4 ft³	8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	68.9 ft³	-2 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

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review

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