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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Volkswagen Jetta | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 104.4 in | 10.3 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 182.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 57.2 in | 14.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 2804 lb. | 1901 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 53.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 56.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
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