Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Toyota Avalon | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 111.0 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 197.2 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.8 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 58.5 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3495 lb. | -267 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.4 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 58.2 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 40.9 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 52.5 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 |
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |