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Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2018) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2012 2018  
Model Mercedes-Benz R-Class Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,216 mm 2,629 mm 1 mm
Length 5,159 mm 4,567 mm 1 mm
Width 1,958 mm 1,798 mm 0 mm
Height 1,661 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,250 kg 1,385 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 50 L 30 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 980 mm -979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,532 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,026 mm 980 mm -979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,514 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 919 mm 904 mm 15 mm
Headroom, Row 3 945 mm 0 mm 945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,341 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 823 mm 0 mm 823 mm
Total Legroom 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 430 L 861 L -431 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,195 L 30.4 -29.4 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,407 L 1,883 L 1 L

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