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Volkswagen Routan (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2017) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Routan and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year 2011 2017  
Model Volkswagen Routan Mercedes-Benz GLS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.2 in 121.1 in 0.1 in
Length 202.5 in 202.0 in 0.5 in
Width 76.9 in 76.1 in 0.8 in
Height 68.9 in 72.8 in -3.9 in
Curb Weight 4494 lb. 5400 lb. -906 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.5 gal. 26.4 gal. -5.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.2 in 41.2 in -4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.0 in 58.5 in 4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.3 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 40.0 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.7 in 58.3 in 6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 38.5 in -2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.9 in 38.9 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 62.0 in 50.5 in 11.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.8 in 35.0 in -3.2 in
Total Legroom 108.7 in (over 3 rows) 113.8 in (over 3 rows) -5.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 16.0 ft3 16.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 83.0 ft3 49.4 ft3 33.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 140.6 ft3 93.8 ft3 46.8 ft3

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