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Volkswagen Passat (2010) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2010 2013  
Model Volkswagen Passat Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.7 in 108.5 in -1.8 in
Length 188.0 in 178.3 in 9.7 in
Width 71.7 in 74.3 in -2.6 in
Height 59.7 in 66.9 in -7.2 in
Curb Weight 3512 lb. 4079 lb. -567 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 17.4 gal. 1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 39.8 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 55.2 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.2 in -53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.4 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.7 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in 55.4 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.5 in -52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.7 in 35.1 in 2.6 in
Total Legroom 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.8 ft3 23.3 ft3 12.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 61.7 ft3 54.7 ft3 7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat

2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2013 Expect the GLK to grow when it is next fully redesigned. A smaller MLK is on the way to battle the upcoming Audi Q3 and just-arrived BMW X1. For 2013, the GLK's body structure remains essentially the same, so rear seat knee room remains just sufficient for a man of average height sitting behind another such man. (Headroom, on the other hand, is abundant.) Among competitors, only the Infiniti EX37 has a tighter rear seat. The Audi, BMW, and Volvo all offer knees another inch or three. Seat comfort is debatable. To my bottom, the GLK's seats feel overly firm. Cargo space is similarly short of the segment average. The GLK's 54.7 cubic feet isn't far behind the Audi's 57.3 but well below the X3's 63.3. That truncated tail has a downside beyond aesthetics. But do these shortcomings really matter? For most people nearly all of the time, there's enough space. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 We are a couple with no kids and we rarely have visitors so the cramped rear seating is not a problem. Someone with teenage kids will want to seriously reconsider before getting a GLK. I know my Mom would not appreciate the ingress/egress ease as she has some limited mobility. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
 
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