Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2014) Specs
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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year |
2014 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Volkswagen Tiguan |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
102.5 in |
121.0 in |
-18.5 in |
| Length |
174.5 in |
201.6 in |
-27.1 in |
| Width |
71.2 in |
76.4 in |
-5.2 in |
| Height |
65.6 in |
72.8 in |
-7.2 in |
| Curb Weight |
3393 lb. |
5401 lb. |
-2008 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.8 gal. |
26.4 gal. |
-9.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
39.1 in |
41.2 in |
-2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.2 in |
58.5 in |
-2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
40.1 in |
40.3 in |
-0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
39.0 in |
40.0 in |
-1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.0 in |
58.3 in |
-3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
35.8 in |
38.5 in |
-2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
38.9 in |
-38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
50.5 in |
-50.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
35.0 in |
-35 in |
| Total Legroom |
75.9 in (over 2 rows) |
113.8 in (over 3 rows) |
-37.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
23.8 ft3 |
16.0 ft3 |
7.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
23.8 |
49.4 ft3 |
-25.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
56.1 ft3 |
93.8 ft3 |
-37.7 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
| 2014 |
Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec.
In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines.
One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest.
see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
| 2013 |
4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room.
see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2013 |
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference.
The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped.
Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me.
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