Volkswagen Golf (2023) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2017) Specs

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2023 Volkswagen Golf and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2023	2017
Model	Volkswagen Golf	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5900 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.6 in	121.1 in	-17.5 in
Length	168.8 in	202.0 in	-33.2 in
Width	70.4 in	76.1 in	-5.7 in
Height	57.6 in	72.8 in	-15.2 in
Curb Weight	3481 lb.	5754 lb.	-2273 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	26.4 gal.	-13.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	41.2 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	58.5 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	0.0 in	53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.3 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.0 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	58.3 in	-4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.3 in	0.0 in	46.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	38.5 in	-3.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.5 in	-50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.0 in	-35 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-37.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.9 ft³	16.0 ft³	3.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	19.9	49.4 ft³	-29.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.5 ft³	93.8 ft³	-59.3 ft³

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