Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 101.5 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 179.3 in | 9.6 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 70.1 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 59.2 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4544 lb. | 3285 lb. | 1259 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.8 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.1 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 53.1 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -24 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 32.8 | 10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |
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 |