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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2022 Volkswagen Taos Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2022 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Volkswagen Taos | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 105.9 in | 15.2 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 175.8 in | 24.8 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 72.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 64.4 in | 8 in |
| Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 3175 lb. | 2105 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 12.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.9 in | 1.6 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) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 36 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 27.9 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2022 | Volkswagen's "bigger for Americans" strategy continues with the Taos. Even though the new crossover is the smallest VW offers in North America, its rear passengers enjoy a seat set comfortably high off the floor and plenty of room for their heads, shoulders, and legs. On their spec sheets the Kia Seltos and Chevrolet TrailBlazer offer more combined legroom, but I observed more space in the VW. The top two trim levels include rear air vents. Why, then, would someone spend a few thousand more for the Tiguan? Perhaps they occasionally need a third-row seat but don't want a crossover the size of the Atlas. The Tiguan's second-row seat isn't quite as roomy as the Taos's, but unlike the latter it can slide and recline. see full Volkswagen Taos review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos
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