Model Year | 2021 | 2020 | |
Model | Volkswagen Arteon | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 123.4 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 205.0 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 79.9 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 71.8 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3686 lb. | 5754 lb. | -2068 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 59.3 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.2 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.5 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 41.9 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 116.8 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.2 | 42.7 ft3 | -15.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.2 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -28.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS.