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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2020) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year 2018 2020  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Mercedes-Benz GLS  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
292 hp@5400
280 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged
4.0L V8 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
483 hp@5500
516 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 9-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.5 in 123.4 in -19.9 in
Length 179.8 in 205.0 in -25.2 in
Width 70.8 in 79.9 in -9.1 in
Height 58.3 in 71.8 in -13.5 in
Curb Weight 3481 lb. 5754 lb. -2273 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 23.8 gal. -10.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.6 in 39.4 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 59.3 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 40.3 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 40.2 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 58.5 in -4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 41.9 in -6.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 34.6 in -34.6 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 116.8 in (over 3 rows) -40 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.4 ft3 17.4 ft3 13 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 30.4 42.7 ft3 -12.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.5 ft3 84.7 ft3 -18.2 ft3

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