Model Year | 2023 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLA | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 106.7 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 188.0 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 59.7 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 3512 lb. | -128 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.7 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.4 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.6 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.7 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -20.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.5 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA.
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |