Volkswagen Passat (2010) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE (2023) Specs

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2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specifications

Model Year	2010	2023
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 273 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.7 in	117.9 in	-11.2 in
Length	188.0 in	194.3 in	-6.3 in
Width	71.7 in	76.6 in	-4.9 in
Height	59.7 in	70.7 in	-11 in
Curb Weight	3512 lb.	4608 lb.	-1096 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	22.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	40.5 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	59.3 in	-3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.3 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	36.9 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	58.3 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.7 in	40.9 in	-3.2 in
Total Legroom	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.8 ft³	33.3 ft³	2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.7 ft³	74.9 ft³	-13.2 ft³

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

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