Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) vs. Toyota Prius (2016) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2016 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year	2011	2016
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Toyota Prius
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	106.3 in	-4.8 in
Length	179.3 in	178.7 in	0.6 in
Width	70.1 in	69.3 in	0.8 in
Height	59.2 in	58.1 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	3228 lb.	3075 lb.	153 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	11.3 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.0 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.4 in	-53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	43.2 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	53.0 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.9 in	-51.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	33.4 in	2.1 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	24.6 ft³	8.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	62.7 ft³	4.2 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

2016 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review

2016 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review

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