Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 121.1 in | -21.1 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 200.6 in | -32.2 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 76.0 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 72.4 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3104 lb. | 5346 lb. | -2242 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 58.3 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 40.6 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 58.9 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 39.5 in | -8.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -41.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 43.8 ft3 | -28.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -53.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.