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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2014 2012  
Model Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4000
236 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4000
236 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 104.4 in -2.9 in
Length 179.3 in 182.2 in -2.9 in
Width 70.1 in 70.0 in 0.1 in
Height 59.2 in 57.2 in 2 in
Curb Weight 3327 lb. 3210 lb. 117 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 38.2 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 55.2 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.2 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 37.1 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 53.6 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 38.1 in -2.6 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.8 ft3 15.5 ft3 17.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.9 ft3 15.5 ft3 51.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 
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