Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Volkswagen Jetta | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 104.4 in | 16.7 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 182.2 in | 18.4 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 70.0 in | 6 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 57.2 in | 15.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 2804 lb. | 2476 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.2 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.1 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.6 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.1 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.5 | 28.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |