Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi TT | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 121.1 in | -23.9 in |
Length | 164.5 in | 200.6 in | -36.1 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 76.0 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 72.4 in | -18.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3153 lb. | 5280 lb. | -2127 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -9.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 40.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.3 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 40.6 in | -8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 58.9 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 39.5 in | -10.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -43.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 43.8 ft3 | -30.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.7 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -58.6 ft3 |
2012 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
2012 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |