Model Year | 2021 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLB | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 225 kW@5800 400 Nm@3000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 350 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,633 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,659 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,755 kg | 1,563 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 960 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 993 mm | -25 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 0 mm | 884 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,113 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 0 mm | 739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,751 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 623 L | 450 L | 173 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,756 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB.
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |