Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 171.9 in | 7.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.5 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 61.4 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 3140 lb. | 145 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.3 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.6 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.6 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.2 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 5.4 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 |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |