Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2014	2016
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	121.0 in	-19.5 in
Length	179.3 in	201.6 in	-22.3 in
Width	70.1 in	76.4 in	-6.3 in
Height	59.2 in	72.8 in	-13.6 in
Curb Weight	3327 lb.	5467 lb.	-2140 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	26.4 gal.	-11.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	41.2 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	58.5 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.3 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.0 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	58.3 in	-5.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	38.5 in	-3 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	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-37.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	16.0 ft³	16.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.8	49.4 ft³	-16.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	93.8 ft³	-26.9 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review

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