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2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 121.1 in | -14.4 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 200.3 in | -12.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 75.6 in | -3.9 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 72.4 in | -12.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 5249 lb. | -1737 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 58.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.6 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.9 in | -4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 21.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 43.8 ft3 | -8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -21.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
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