Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 114.7 in | -13.2 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 188.5 in | -23.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 75.2 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 69.8 in | -11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3025 lb. | 4817 lb. | -1792 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.9 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 59.8 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 40.0 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -26.4 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |