Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 121.2 in | -20.4 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 202.5 in | -22.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 76.9 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 51.1 in | 68.9 in | -17.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 4335 lb. | -115 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 63.0 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 64.7 in | -64.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -65.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -25.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.2 | 83.0 ft3 | -75.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -130.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
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