Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.7 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 188.0 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 59.7 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 3512 lb. | -227 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.7 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.6 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 37.7 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 5.2 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |