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If you need more cargo versatility than a sedan can offer, but you don’t want to give up sedan-like ride and handling, the 2012 VW Jetta SportWagen makes a great compromise. Fuel efficient with either the gasoline or diesel engine, the SportWagen won’t make you cringe when it comes time to refuel.
A wagon is still a wagon, and some may prefer the cool look of the Golf TDI hatchback to the Jetta SportWagen’s “soccer mom” image. Those who need better ground clearance and/or all-wheel drive might be happier with the VW Tiguan.
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Price | $6,556 | $5,625 | $5,909 | $6,071 | |
KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.4 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.2 | |
Fuel Economy | City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 26 MPG | City 27/Hwy 36/Comb 30 MPG | City 27/Hwy 31/Comb 28 MPG | City 24/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | 5.0 | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
Horsepower | 170 @ 5700 RPM | 148 @ 6200 RPM | 122 @ 5200 RPM | 130 @ 6300 RPM | |
Engine | 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |