Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 106.7 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 181.8 in | 188.2 in | -6.4 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 71.7 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 51.8 in | 58.0 in | -6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3344 lb. | 657 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL.
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |