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 | 2,578 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,504 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,593 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 973 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 980 mm | -12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 958 mm | -56 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 929 L | 1,014 L | 928 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,894 L | 1,747 L | 0 L |
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 |