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Mercedes-Benz GLS (2021) vs. Volkswagen Golf (2022) Specs

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS and 2022 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Model Year 2021 2022  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLS Volkswagen Golf  
Engine turbocharged
4.0L V8 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
603 hp@5750
627 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
315 hp@5900
280 lb-ft@1900
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,134 mm 2,631 mm 1 mm
Length 5,207 mm 4,288 mm 1 mm
Width 2,029 mm 1,788 mm 1 mm
Height 1,824 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,644 kg 1,579 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 90 L 50 L 40 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 978 mm -977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,356 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,024 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,021 mm 968 mm -967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,486 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,176 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,064 mm 889 mm -888 mm
Legroom, Row 3 879 mm 0 mm 879 mm
Total Legroom 2,967 mm (over 3 rows) 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 493 L 564 L -71 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,209 L 19.9 -18.9 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,398 L 977 L -975 L

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