Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE (2023) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specifications

Model Year	2014	2023
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 273 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	117.9 in	-16.4 in
Length	179.3 in	194.3 in	-15 in
Width	70.1 in	76.6 in	-6.5 in
Height	59.2 in	70.7 in	-11.5 in
Curb Weight	3285 lb.	4608 lb.	-1323 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	22.5 gal.	-8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.5 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	59.3 in	-4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.3 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.9 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	58.3 in	-5.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	40.9 in	-5.4 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	-4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	33.3 ft³	-0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	74.9 ft³	-8 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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