Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 110.4 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 201.6 in | 191.6 in | 10 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 72.2 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.5 in | 14.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5687 lb. | 3481 lb. | 2206 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.3 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.9 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.4 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 57.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 15.9 | 33.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 77.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL.
2016 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat.