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Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2012 2021  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.8 in 103.8 in -3 in
Length 180.4 in 167.6 in 12.8 in
Width 71.5 in 70.8 in 0.7 in
Height 51.1 in 58.2 in -7.1 in
Curb Weight 4220 lb. 2873 lb. 1347 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 13.2 gal. 7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 38.4 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 55.9 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 41.2 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.1 in -38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.9 in -53.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 35.6 in -35.6 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) -33.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.2 ft3 17.4 ft3 -10.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.2 ft3 53.7 ft3 -43.5 ft3

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