Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@4000 406 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.9 in | -12.4 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 188.8 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 76.4 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 68.2 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 3327 lb. | 4974 lb. | -1647 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.8 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.7 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 34.9 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -4 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |