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Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.9 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 167.4 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.2 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 57.0 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3200 lb. | 28 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.6 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.3 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 47.0 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 33.9 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 46.7 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 |
2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |