Model Year | 2010 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 110.4 in | 16.2 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 193.6 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 72.2 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 58.0 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3325 lb. | 1504 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 56.9 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.4 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 57.0 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.1 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 26.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 15.9 | 26.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 69.1 ft3 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Passat.