Volkswagen Beetle (2017) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

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2017 Volkswagen Beetle and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2017	2009
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	126.6 in	-26.6 in
Length	168.4 in	203.0 in	-34.6 in
Width	71.2 in	75.7 in	-4.5 in
Height	58.5 in	65.4 in	-6.9 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	4829 lb.	-1725 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	25.1 gal.	-10.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.8 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	60.3 in	-5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.8 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	40.4 in	-3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	59.6 in	-10.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	36.2 in	-4.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-35.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	15.3 ft³	0.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	42.2 ft³	-26.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	85.0 ft³	-55.1 ft³

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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

2009 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

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