Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 119.3 in | -17.8 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 200.0 in | -20.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 77.4 in | -7.3 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 68.9 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 4177 lb. | -892 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 42.0 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 63.8 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.9 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.2 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 64.9 in | -11.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 67.5 in | -67.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 39.6 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -45.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.8 | 94.5 ft3 | -61.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -82 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 |
2010 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |