Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 4,521 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,504 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,464 kg | 1,506 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 988 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 968 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,288 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 874 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 929 L | 776 L | 153 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,894 L | 1,781 L | 0 L |
2012 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |